Catching Them All in One Net Is Perfect—After All, They Are Honored Guests
Catching Them All in One Net Is Perfect—After All, They Are Honored Guests
In that instant, the First Mountain Elder thought of many things. The various clans of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains were now like a plate of loose sand, impossible to gather together—let alone to contend against Gu Changge, to contend against the Beyond.
No matter what Gu Changge’s true objective was this time, he could make use of it to win over hearts.
Only then would there be greater strength; otherwise, the operation to rescue Luo Feng would remain indefinitely out of reach.
“Since that’s the case, then I’ll play along with his scheme. What’s the harm in attending the banquet?”
Thinking this, the First Mountain Elder formed his own plan in his heart.
Right now, within Colossal Palace City, the great figures of every clan were gathered together—it was the perfect opportunity for him to reveal himself to the world.
“First Mountain Elder, do you intend to attend the negotiation banquet Gu Changge has invited everyone to?”
Xiao Yang did not know what the First Mountain Elder was thinking at this moment.
He was still somewhat worried. After all, Gu Changge would not call out across the distance for no reason, specifically naming the First Mountain Elder.
Anyone with eyes could see there was definitely something wrong with this.
Strictly speaking, this matter had little to do with the First Mountain Elder; he could walk away at any time.
Even between the Second Mountain Elder and the First Mountain Elder, there was no great friendship—this was something his shifu had told him long ago.
“Rest assured, this old man knows his own limits in this matter.”
The First Mountain Elder did not say more, nor did he explain anything. He then stepped out from that corner and walked toward the numerous great figures conversing not far away.
Seeing this scene, joy appeared on Xiao Yang’s face as he understood what the First Mountain Elder’s choice was.
He could not help but feel a surge of admiration in his heart.
Even knowing full well that Gu Changge harbored ill intentions and had very likely laid traps within this banquet inviting the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, the First Mountain Elder still did not care.
Knowing there are tigers on the mountain, he still heads toward the tiger’s mountain.
“You... you are...”
The many great figures discussing the Sky Deer City appointment half a month from now wore unconcealable worry on their faces, unable to think of a solution.
At this moment, suddenly seeing the First Mountain Elder walking toward them, they were all startled in unison—they had not sensed at all that someone had been hidden here.
Among them was even a being of the Sacred Emperor Realm, whose cultivation was unfathomable.
Yet even so, they could not feel anyone’s presence nearby.
This alarmed them, and they grew vigilant, staring at the First Mountain Elder walking toward them.
“A blind old man, could it be...”
“Could it really be...”
Someone noticed the First Mountain Elder’s face, furrowed his brow, and seemed to recall something.
In this world, there were not many blind people whose cultivation was so immeasurable.
Suddenly, a flash of lightning streaked through his mind, and he remembered all at once. He could not help but turn pale with shock, unable to hide his astonishment, his voice trembling.
“You... you are...”
The First Mountain Elder’s expression was calm. He nodded slightly and said nothing.
At this moment, the other great figures also abruptly remembered, and their faces instantly flushed red.
They were extremely excited and stirred; at their level of cultivation, they were actually trembling uncontrollably.
One could imagine just how excited they were at this moment.
“Wonderful! I always thought that news was fake. No wonder Gu Changge would send out such words.”
“So you really have emerged into the world!”
They immediately switched to honorifics toward the First Mountain Elder, filled with reverence. After all, this was the figure who had founded the Nine Great Mountains back then.
His transcendent status in the current Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains could hardly be described in words.
In their eyes, the First Mountain Elder was practically no different from an immortal.
“This old man is already aware of the current affairs of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains. Since that Gu Changge harbors ill intentions this time and has set up a Hongmen Banquet, then this old man shall go see it for himself.”
The First Mountain Elder was dressed in white robes, with the bearing of an immortal and the frame of a Daoist. His whole person was lean and sharp, and though blind, the might he exuded was not to be underestimated.
He spoke indifferently, his tone clearly showing he did not take Gu Changge seriously at all.
Hearing these words, everyone present became even more excited, their emotions surging, blood boiling, beyond measure.
The Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains were currently in dark times. If an existence like the First Mountain Elder stepped forward, to them it would be no different from having a backbone.
“We are willing to accompany the First Mountain Elder!!”
At this moment, they no longer hesitated or worried, and could not help but speak out in unison, their expressions incomparably solemn.
Because if even the First Mountain Elder had no solution, then the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains truly would be beyond saving.
“Very good. Since that’s the case, then half a month from now, even if this Sky Deer City is a dragon’s pool or a tiger’s den, we shall charge in and see.”
“Let us see just what medicine Gu Changge is selling in his gourd.”
The First Mountain Elder was very satisfied with everyone’s attitude and could not help but nod.
During this period, he would contact the various clans, having the remaining Three War God Clans—the Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise clans—gather together to assemble their final strength.
That way, even if Gu Changge schemed against him, he would be confident of escaping unscathed.
And very quickly, news of the First Mountain Elder of the Nine Great Mountains appearing in the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains spread out from Colossal Palace City, faster than if it had grown wings, reaching every clan at the first moment.
This matter caused an enormous sensation, and the waves it stirred were beyond imagination.
The foundation-level existences of the great clans all emerged to discuss this matter.
Half a month later, in Sky Deer City, Gu Changge would invite the leaders of the various clans of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains to participate in the Peace Covenant.
In their view, there was definitely something fishy about this matter, not worth believing, and they had been debating whether to go or not.
But now the First Mountain Elder had appeared and was voluntarily planning to accept this invitation.
This heartened them greatly. Without much hesitation, they gave word that they were willing to share life and death with the First Mountain Elder.
If what Gu Changge said was true, then naturally that would be good—it could restore rare peace to the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains.
If his words were false, with the First Mountain Elder present, they would have an extra layer of security.
One must know that in the eyes of the countless living beings of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, the First Mountain Elder was no different from an immortal.
Although he had not appeared for countless years, now that the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains faced a great calamity and were on the verge of falling, the First Mountain Elder had emerged, intending to turn the tide.
In the eyes of many Cultivators, he was the last hope remaining.
The Ten Domains and Eight Wastelands that had not yet fallen grew invigorated over these days. Even the many armies of the Beyond halted their campaigns of conquest, seemingly compromising because of the Commandment Gu Changge had sent down.
Meanwhile, within Sky Deer City, ancestor-level figures from the many Supreme Dao Lineages and immortal great sects of the Beyond were gathering together, their faces carrying faint dissatisfaction.
They naturally knew of Gu Changge sending down the Commandment and inviting the various clans of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains.
They had no objection to that—after all, that was Gu Changge’s own affair. But he had demanded that the various lineages and great sects cooperate with his actions and temporarily withdraw their troops.
That left them somewhat displeased. They were currently at a critical juncture in the conquest of the great domains—how could they easily withdraw their troops?
They were still waiting to completely occupy the territories of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, then search for the reason why no Celestial Realm being had been born in the Beyond all these years.
That was the true top priority.
If not for the fact that Gu Changge’s current might was no weaker than theirs, and that he had shone brilliantly in this war and played a decisive role,
they would not be so easy to talk to right now.
Within the palace, faint tea fragrance lingered, and immortal mist swirled.
Gu Changge sipped his tea lightly, unhurriedly saying, “Half a month from now, the various clans of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains will all come. Wouldn’t catching them all in one net be perfect?”
“Why must you all be displeased over such a trivial matter?”
Behind him stood several figures—True Daoists of the Immortal Gu Family, as well as the Sky Deer Goddess, Ni Shang, and the Bone Ancestor.
However, neither Ni Shang nor the Bone Ancestor revealed their true faces, yet their auras alone made the expressions of the great sects and lineages present change slightly, not daring to utter a word of disrespect.
If the situation were not rather serious, they would not have all come seeking him at this time.
“Young Master Changge’s words are not wrong, but how can you guarantee that the leaders of all the clans of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains will come half a month from now?”
An ancestor of Sky Emperor Mountain spoke. His face somewhat resembled that of the Dragon Clan, but there was a phoenix plume on his forehead, and his strength ranked among the stronger tier even among True Daoists.
His words clearly won the agreement of the others.
Gu Changge’s plan was simple enough, but the various clans of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains were not fools—knowing this was a Hongmen Banquet, why would they rush to attend?
In their view, the chances of this plan succeeding were not great.
“No, they will all come.”
Gu Changge’s expression did not change. He did not explain, merely saying indifferently, “Besides, do you all truly believe that by searching like this, you will find that thing you seek?”
“In my view, this is nothing but a waste of time.”
“Does Young Master Changge know something?”
The ancestor of the Immortal Wang Family could not help but ask, rather curious.
He felt Gu Changge would not say such things without reason; clearly, he must have learned something.
The ancestors of the other immortal great sects and Supreme Dao Lineages also showed doubt in their eyes upon hearing this.
“It’s not that I know anything—rather, the Second Mountain Elder of the Nine Great Mountains and the people of the Family of Protectors are in my hands. They will inevitably come to rescue them.”
Gu Changge smiled, glanced outside the hall, and gave an instruction to the person behind him.
Soon after, rumbling sounds rang out as prison carts were pushed over, covered in all kinds of supreme runes, flickering with lustrous light, with rules and order cascading down from them.
Imprisoned within were the Second Mountain Elder, Luo Feng, and Luo Ying.
Except for the Second Mountain Elder, who sat cross-legged with eyes closed like a rock, turning a blind eye to everything happening outside,
Luo Feng and Luo Ying both had rather unpleasant expressions, shackles on their hands and feet that they could not break free of.
If they exerted even a little force, strands of fine runic power would seep in, causing them unbearable pain, like torture.
“They are?”
Seeing this scene, the many ancestors of the immortal lineages and Supreme Dao Lineages present all wore strange expressions.
Some of them had even dealt with the Second Mountain Elder before. They had not expected that after the fall of the Nine Great Mountains, the Second Mountain Elder would be suppressed by Gu Changge and reduced to a prisoner.
As for Luo Feng and Luo Ying, they did not know or recognize them.
However, judging from Gu Changge’s words, one of the two must be a descendant of the Family of Protectors.
“They are, of course, my honored guests.”
Gu Changge smiled faintly. Then, in front of everyone, he undid the shackles of the three in the prison carts and released them.
However, their cultivations were all sealed. Even released, before a group of True Daoists, they had not the slightest possibility of escape.
“It seems Young Master Changge has long had everything under control. We were overthinking it.”
Seeing this, the many True Daoists present were no fools. They understood Gu Changge’s intention and could not help but sigh softly, their wariness of Gu Changge’s methods deepening in their hearts.
“Gu, what trick are you trying to pull now?”
As the former Ancestor of Wind, although Luo Feng was now a prisoner, he still held pride in his heart.
He knew Gu Changge had not killed him because he wanted to learn his secrets.
So before that, he was safe, with no danger to his life.
Beside him, Luo Ying could hardly conceal her fear of Gu Changge. Though she bore a blood feud as deep as the sea, she was, in the end, just a young woman.
Among those present, aside from Gu Changge, which one was not an old monster who had lived for countless years?
“You need not be anxious. Very soon, you will be able to meet old friends.”
Gu Changge lightly blew on the steam rising from his tea, a faint smile on his face, speaking unhurriedly.
“Old friends? What do you mean?”
Luo Feng’s heart tightened. The old friends he knew of, apart from his peers from back then, were no one else.
He had an uneasy premonition in his heart.
“That younger brother of yours will also be meeting you very soon.” Gu Changge did not explain, turning to look at Luo Ying.
“Younger brother...” Luo Ying’s face turned pale, her body trembling slightly, filled with fear.
It could be said that at this moment, the person she least wanted to see was that younger brother she had never met.
And half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Streaks of divine light swept across the sky, tearing through heaven and earth, shaking the universe, rising into the heavens from all corners of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, heading toward where Sky Deer City lay.