"He actually escaped!" Tiger Demon Senior roared, furious, "This damned fellow even self-detonated his soul. He's a truly terrifying opponent!"
He stared wide-eyed at the two Gu Immortals who had self-detonated into nothingness, his heart filled with shock and anger.
And the Gu Immortal of the Love Path who escaped made Tiger Demon Senior realize that the force behind this was absolutely not simple. To be able to make two Gu Immortals willingly self-detonate, such methods and strength, even the Ten Great Ancient Sects would probably find it hard to achieve.
Tiger Demon Senior took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. He slowly turned around, his gaze falling on He Fengyang behind him.
"He Fengyang!" His voice was deep and authoritative.
He Fengyang heard Tiger Demon Senior's call, quickly covered his still dizzy head, and walked quickly to Tiger Demon Senior, respectfully responding, "Disciple is here!"
"Our Immortal Crane Sect agrees to Fang Yuan's conditions. You can go back and relay that. You all stay here and gather clues," Tiger Demon Senior said to He Fengyang with a solemn expression.
He Fengyang felt a little relieved upon hearing this and immediately bowed, responding, "Yes, Lord Hu Mo." After receiving a definite answer, he dared not delay for a moment, immediately changed direction, and sped away like a bird, quickly returning to Heavenly Ladder Mountain and entering Fox Immortal Blessed Land.
And those Immortal Crane Sect Gu Immortals who received the order immediately took action. They spread out, carefully searching the vicinity for any possible clues. Some Gu Immortals activated their Gu, while others used unique investigative killer moves, not letting go of any corner.
Tiger Demon Senior looked at these busy figures, sighing inwardly. This time, he personally took action, originally thinking he could capture the mastermind in one fell swoop, but he didn't expect to let him escape in the end. This was truly not a glorious matter for him.
However, despite some annoyance, he also understood that this operation was not without gain. He had already collected enough intelligence, especially the fact that the mastermind could successfully escape from his hands, which itself was very strong evidence.
Thinking of this, Tiger Demon Senior calmed down slightly. He turned and walked away from the place, returning to Immortal Crane Sect. Along the way, he was thinking about how to use this intelligence to find out the true identity of the mastermind and utterly destroy him.
After returning to Fox Immortal Blessed Land, He Fengyang was filled with emotions.
"Brother He, you're finally back!" Fang Yuan's expression was indifferent when he saw He Fengyang, but he knew that this business had been successful. "May I know your sect's reply?"
He Fengyang took a deep breath, then cast his gaze upon the crowd behind Fang Yuan. He composed himself and said, "We agree to the conditions you proposed."
Upon hearing this, Fang Yuan and the others showed satisfied expressions. However, He Fengyang's gaze did not linger on them but quickly shifted to Liu Chen.
"Thank you for the information, Fellow Daoist. Otherwise, I might really have perished," He Fengyang cupped his hands in gratitude to Liu Chen, his tone very sincere.
Liu Chen calmly said, "It's just an exchange of equal value."
Fairy Cang Yu, who was standing nearby, quickly asked, "Brother He, were you really ambushed?"
He Fengyang nodded, his expression solemn, and said, "It was three Gu Immortals, of the Love Path, Wind Path, and Poison Path, respectively. They wielded the battlefield killer move Soul Hunting Battlefield, and their strength was very formidable. I fought them for a long time and only managed to escape by luck."
At this point, He Fengyang's brows furrowed tightly, clearly still wary of the three Gu Immortals' strength.
"May I know which force these three Gu Immortals belong to? Please inform me, and Immortal Crane Sect will surely offer a generous reward," He Fengyang respectfully inquired of Liu Chen.
"This information requires an Immortal Gu of the Theft Path in exchange," Liu Chen, still wearing his smiling mask, extended a finger and slowly stated his condition.
Upon hearing this request, Fang Yuan's heart stirred. He mused, "Three Gu Immortals? Is there some unknown secret behind the Central Continent's chaotic war in my previous life?"
One must know that after Fang Yuan finally ascended to Immortality in his previous life, he became a Blood Path Gu Immortal, hated by all, and faced targeting and suppression from all sides.
In such a difficult environment, he didn't have a deep enough understanding of the Central Continent's situation. Now, hearing Liu Chen propose such a condition, his doubts deepened.
He Fengyang, on the other hand, was sizing up Liu Chen, secretly speculating whether he was truly a Theft Path Gu Immortal.
After all, Immortal Gu are unique, which made He Fengyang dare not easily agree. This was not something he could decide on his own, so he could only temporarily set aside this issue and wait to make a decision later.
His main purpose in coming this time was still to complete the transaction of Guts Gu with Fang Yuan. After some bargaining, both parties finally reached a basic consensus on the transaction.
The Immortal Zombie Fang Yuan respectfully escorted He Fengyang and Fairy Cang Yu out of Fox Immortal Blessed Land. His attitude was very humble, as if these two distinguished guests were noble people in his life.
Outside Fox Immortal Blessed Land, many Gu Immortals from the Ten Great Ancient Sects had already gathered. They watched this scene from afar, their faces showing confused expressions. These Gu Immortals were clearly very surprised by the departure of He Fengyang and Fairy Cang Yu, and even more so, they didn't know what had happened between them and the Immortal Zombie Fang Yuan.
However, not long after, a shocking piece of news spread throughout the entire Central Continent—Immortal Crane Sect announced that Fox Immortal Blessed Land officially became a subordinate force of Immortal Crane Sect! This news was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar among the crowd.
At the same time, Fang Yuan's identity underwent earth-shattering changes. He was no longer that obscure Mortal Gu Master, but had leaped to become a Gu Immortal, and now he was even an external Grand Elder of Immortal Crane Sect! This sudden change left the Ten Great Ancient Sects dumbfounded and disbelieving... "It's truly commendable that Fellow Daoist has completed this transaction!" Fairy Li Shan said to Fang Yuan with a smile, her words revealing her appreciation and admiration for him.
Fang Yuan quickly and humbly replied, "Oh, no, no, the success of this transaction is entirely due to our joint efforts. If it weren't for Fellow Immortal Hei Lou Lan providing the Strength Immortal Gu, I would never have been able to create such a miraculous Air Sac Gu. Therefore, the profits from selling Guts Gu should be distributed according to a four-six ratio, with you getting four and me six. That's true win-win!"
He knew deeply that in this world full of schemes, sharing profits often led to longer-term cooperation and more stable alliances. Therefore, he unhesitatingly chose to make a deal with Fairy Li Shan and Hei Lou Lan, rather than hogging all the benefits.
Then, Fang Yuan changed the subject and continued, "However, Fellow Immortals, there's also a Gu Immortal hidden in my blessed land. This person is secretive, always lurking in the shadows, which makes me a bit uneasy."
Fairy Li Shan heard this and couldn't help but show a hint of surprise: "Oh? Someone was able to sneak into the blessed land right under our noses? That's truly not simple! I'd like to see for myself who this mysterious Gu Immortal is."
With that, Fang Yuan immediately ordered Little Fox Fairy to teleport everyone to the edge of Soul Shaking Mountain.
Here, they finally saw the alluring blue movie that was attacking Soul Shaking Mountain.
"This is actually an Earth Calamity alluring blue movie!" Hei Lou Lan stared at the Earth Calamity below, full of astonishment, "You said the Gu Immortal could disguise himself as an Earth Calamity?"
This Earth Calamity alluring blue movie was already an extremely rare existence, and now someone could actually disguise it, which was truly incredible. Hei Lou Lan widened his eyes, watching this scene in disbelief, secretly marveling in his heart.
Fang Yuan, standing aside, knew the origin of this alluring blue movie like the back of his hand due to his memories from his previous life. He curled his lips slightly, revealing a confident smile, and explained to the people around him, "This alluring blue movie was indeed an Earth Calamity before, but now it has been modified into a killer move by Fiendish Thunderous Evil of Myriad Dragon Dock."
Upon hearing Fang Yuan's explanation, everyone suddenly understood, but at the same time, they were full of curiosity about this Fiendish Thunderous Evil.
"Fiendish Thunderous Evil, if you don't stop, we will destroy this alluring blue movie!" Fang Yuan's gaze was like a torch, fixed on the alluring blue movie below, shouting without fear.
A low laugh came from the alluring blue movie, and then Fiendish Thunderous Evil's voice sounded: "How did you know? Only a handful of people, even within Myriad Dragon Dock, know that I refined this killer move."
Fang Yuan's smile widened. He confidently replied, "I naturally have my own ways. You wouldn't want Myriad Dragon Dock..."
Facing Fang Yuan's threats and inducements, Fiendish Thunderous Evil was clearly somewhat hesitant. He remained silent for a moment, then finally sighed helplessly, admitting defeat: "Alright, I can give you the incomplete Immortal Gu recipe for Blood God Child."
After extorting Fiendish Thunderous Evil, Fang Yuan released him from Fox Immortal Blessed Land.
After the Immortal Crane Sect's attack on Fox Immortal Blessed Land ended, everyone dispersed like birds and beasts, returning to Northern Plains.
Everyone had their own matters to attend to, and Liu Chen was no exception. Although he had many thoughts in his heart, he still unhesitatingly contacted Hei Lou Lan first, and accompanied by Snow Pine Child, arrived at Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land—this third blessed land belonging to Fairy Li Shan.
After returning to Northern Plains, Hei Lou Lan had been hiding here, cultivating diligently, to avoid being tracked by the Northern Plains Golden Tribe. After all, once they discovered her whereabouts, the consequences would likely be unimaginable.
When Liu Chen and Snow Pine Child arrived, Snow Pine Child briefly stayed before turning to leave, leaving only Hei Lou Lan and Liu Chen alone.
Seeing this, Hei Lou Lan didn't waste words and directly asked, "Why are you looking for me this time?"
Liu Chen knew that Hei Lou Lan had always been like this, decisive in action and never beating around the bush. So, he also didn't hide his purpose and directly said, "I'd like to borrow your Attitude Gu for a month, if that's possible?"
"Fellow Daoist, you are truly amazing! This Attitude Gu, once it came into my possession, only I knew about it, yet you can foretell it, which is truly astonishing!" Hei Lou Lan's eyes lifted slightly, her gaze like a torch, firmly locked on Liu Chen, as if wanting to see through his appearance to the secrets deep within his heart.
Since obtaining this Attitude Gu, she had never mentioned it to anyone. However, now Liu Chen had revealed it with a single sentence, which made her feel both surprised and somewhat accustomed. After all, Liu Chen's eerie intelligence capabilities had already given her a taste.
Liu Chen smiled slightly, seemingly not surprised by Hei Lou Lan's reaction. He said calmly, "I truly admire you, Hei Lou Lan! Whether it was your choice to ascend to Immortality in the Northern Ice Plains, coveting Savage Rampage True Meaning, or cleverly using the Heavenly Tribulation to reclaim Attitude Gu, all of these fill me with heartfelt admiration. Moreover, we have already formed an alliance, so how could I covet your Immortal Gu? If you need it, I can even lend you the Brutal Force Immortal Gu."
Liu Chen's words revealed a sense of confidence and composure; he was clearly full of confidence in his proposal. The reason he was so generous was that he deeply knew what borrowing Attitude Gu meant to him this time.
As long as he could borrow Attitude Gu, he could use Thieving Heaven Demon Venerable's signature Immortal Path Killer Move—Familiar Face. This move could not only shield others' deductions but also allow him to freely travel through the Five Regions and Nine Heavens, moving unimpeded. In this way, his strength would be greatly enhanced, which was of irreplaceable importance for his development on the Cultivation path.
"Yes, but I want my Strength Immortal Gu, and I need a year to use it," Hei Lou Lan said without backing down, while taking out a mask-shaped Gu from her bosom and displaying it in front of Liu Chen. "Attitude Gu will stay here for now. What do you think of these exchange conditions?"
Hei Lou Lan was determined to get the Strength Immortal Gu, because according to her usual fighting style, the Strength Gu had always been her core power. Therefore, even if she couldn't leave Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land for the foreseeable future, she still had to seize this opportunity to familiarize herself with the power of the Strength Immortal Gu, thereby further enhancing her combat strength.
However, Liu Chen was clearly unwilling to accept such conditions. He immediately retorted, "One year is too long. I'm only borrowing your Attitude Gu for one month, don't push your luck! Three months at most."
Although Liu Chen was also determined to get Attitude Gu, he absolutely did not want to be manipulated by Hei Lou Lan and completely follow her dictates.
Even if that Strength Immortal Gu had no great practical use for him, in this situation, he still had to argue reasonably and absolutely not let Hei Lou Lan lead him by the nose.