Zhou Xuanchong and several disciples returned to the sect with Yao Xuanling.
Inside the grand hall.
Zhou Xuanchong explained the details of the event in full.
On the dais, the Heavenly Dao Sect Leader furrowed his old brows, somewhat incredulous: "Golden Core Early Stage, yet able to slay a Martial King of the Early Stage of Nascent Soul? Even with Ice Attribute Spiritual Power, such formidable power is unimaginable."
"Can the Golden Core Early Stage really be that powerful?" An elder expressed deep skepticism.
"If not witnessed personally, it’s truly hard to believe." An elder shook his head, saying, "For so many years, I’ve never heard of a Golden Core Stage cultivator killing a Nascent Soul Stage one, not even prodigies from transcendent sects could achieve that."
Another elder shook his head: "Not to mention possessing Nascent Soul Stage power, a Golden Core Stage cultivator’s body couldn’t withstand Nascent Soul Stage power."
Zhou Xuanchong spoke respectfully: "Sect Leader, elders, this person’s strength is indeed terrifying; his Ice Attribute is incredibly formidable, freezing the entire Martial King’s Mansion, and I was no match for him."
The Heavenly Dao Sect Leader frowned deeply: "With Ice Attribute Spiritual Power, he must be of some significant origin. Do we know who this person is?"
Yao Xuanling respectfully replied: "Reporting to Sect Leader, his name is Gu Chenfeng, originally a disciple of Lingyun Sect, but without Ice Attribute Spiritual Power. Later, General Wu destroyed his Sea of Qi and broke his meridians, rendering him crippled."
"Later, it was heard he restored his Sea of Qi and could withstand the Fasting Stage; now he’s broken through to Golden Core Early Stage. The Martial King suspects he acquired a great opportunity."
"A great opportunity?" The elders exchanged glances, greatly shocked.
What kind of great opportunity allowed Gu Chenfeng to gain the Ice Attribute while his cultivation skyrocketed to the Golden Core Stage?
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The Heavenly Dao Sect Leader immediately ordered: "If he has no notable background, dispatch people to Martial King City at once, and capture Gu Chenfeng alive."
"Sect Leader, I will go find Senior Brother and head to Martial King City together!" Zhou Xuanchong respectfully replied.
"Go ahead." The Heavenly Dao Sect Leader nodded, saying, "The Celestial Fire Kingdom’s royal family should have received the news; go to the royal family at that time and see who is succeeding the Martial King position."
"Disciple obeys!" Zhou Xuanchong accepted the order respectfully.
Southern Observation Wilderness.
A black, imposing spirit ship sped forth.
"Finally arrived, the spirit ship’s speed is indeed impressive." Gu Chenfeng smiled slightly, eyes fixed toward the wilderness ahead.
This is a vast ancient desolate realm, barren and lifeless, even sunlight cannot reach this land.
Southern Observation Wilderness, not a single flower or blade of grass.
Legend has it, this is the site of an ancient war.
During ancient times, numerous mighty beings perished, turning Southern Observation Wilderness into a treasure-hunting site for countless powerhouses.
Ancient Magical Treasures are extremely powerful; with luck, one might even acquire Ancient Immortal Artifacts or Ancient Elixirs, among other treasures.
Many powerful Magical Treasures and Immortal Artifacts in the Cultivation Realm originate from the Southern Observation Wilderness.
Though it is a site of ancient war, it still holds unknown dangers.
Like ancient arrays, ancient imprisonments, ancient seals, etc., there are even formidable Desolate Demon Beasts roaming.
Yet, even so, many in the Cultivation Realm continue to enter the wilderness hoping for luck.
Despite many powerhouses dying, bold ones still venture in.
The wilderness may lack precious herbs and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, but Southern Observation Wilderness uniquely nurtures one particular gemstone.
Ancient Blood Crystal.
The only Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure of Southern Observation Wilderness.
It’s also the sole place of its origin.
"Familiar feeling." Gu Chenfeng smiled slightly, then coalesced Ice Wings, and subsequently stored the spirit ship into the Return to Ruins Ring.
"So many years have passed, Southern Observation Wilderness remains unchanged. I wonder how much my old friend’s strength has increased." Gu Chenfeng mused aloud, then sped off into the depths.
Gu Chenfeng’s purpose on this trip is to retrieve the treasure sealed in the wilderness from his eighth lifetime.
Southern Observation Wilderness is one of the forbidden territories of the Cultivation Realm; sealing here is the safest.
Moreover, there’s an old friend guarding it.
Gu Chenfeng sensed the presence of cultivators.
These cultivators were not strong, mostly Golden Core Stage, able only to treasure hunt in the periphery of the wilderness.
Those with weak cultivation dare not venture into the depths, seeking only Ancient Blood Crystals in the outskirts.
"Ice Attribute Spiritual Power!"
"Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse! So young!"
"He must be a prodigy of a transcendent sect!"
Sensing Gu Chenfeng’s Ice Attribute presence, the outer cultivators cast envious glances.
Gu Chenfeng merely glanced, then continued his flight into the depths.
The deeper he ventured, the higher the cultivators’ cultivation he encountered.
Yet, upon sensing Gu Chenfeng’s Ice Attribute, even Soul Emergence Stage powerhouses dared not provoke him lightly.
They all knew that Ice Attribute cultivators hailed from major sects.
"Hey! Little brother! Don’t go any further!" a crisp voice suddenly called out.
"Little brother? Are they calling me?" Gu Chenfeng paused in astonishment, then looked towards the sound’s origin.
On a small mountain not far away, a woman in purple waved at him.
Besides the purple-clad woman, there were two men.
All three were Soul Emergence Stage cultivators.
Gu Chenfeng flew over, clasped his hands politely to the three, and said courteously: "I am Gu Chenfeng. This sister just said not to proceed; may I know why?"
"I’m Nalan Ziye. We’re from the Nalan family estate." Nalan Ziye chuckled lightly: "Because of the Fire Spirit Race."
"Fire Spirit Race?" Gu Chenfeng furrowed his brows slightly.
The Fire Spirit Race is a transcendent major power in the Cultivation Realm, possessing the Ancient Fire Attribute Origin Spiritual Power, with extremely terrifying strength.
One of the men spread his hands: "The Fire Spirit Race has completely sealed the depths and dispatched Tribulation Stage powerhouses to oversee it. Whoever dares intrude, even if you belong to a major sect, it’s a one-way trip."
"The Fire Spirit Race claims the depths of the wilderness, intending to find ancient treasures themselves." The other man helplessly shook his head.
Gu Chenfeng frowned: "Such arrogance and tyranny, don’t other major sects intervene?"
Nalan Ziye retorted: "Wouldn’t you be pleased if someone else hunts treasures for you, without wasting effort or time?"
"Those mighty old monsters are old foxes, ready to reap the spoils." A man helplessly shook his head.
"I see." Gu Chenfeng nodded, inwardly pondering: "Is the Fire Spirit Race sealing the depths because they found something? Or might it be my treasure?"
Thinking of this, Gu Chenfeng clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for the reminder, Sister Nalan."
With that, Gu Chenfeng swiftly continued flying deeper.
His treasure must not fall into the hands of the Fire Spirit Race.
"Hey! Are you courting death?" Nalan Ziye called out.
Gu Chenfeng, unfortunately, ignored the warning.
"Sis, forget it." A man shook his head: "This Gu Chenfeng’s Ice Attribute Spiritual Power is extraordinary; perhaps the power behind him fears no Fire Spirit Race."