All-class Gu Immortal

Chapter 189 The Arrival of the Ice Spirit Clan Chief

"Damn it! Who's spreading these rumors?!"

Zhou Qing, who was stationed at the Shenwei Camp, felt a sense of crisis upon hearing the rumors.

A Blood Exchange Realm expert would naturally be considered a strong person in Nanli County.

But looking across the entire southern border region, who knows how many old monsters are lurking there?

Even if Zhou Qing uses all his skills and goes all out, he can at most fight against a Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke Realm expert. If he encounters a top expert in the Qi and Blood Long Dragon Realm, he will probably only die on the spot.

Some people now say that he, Su Wuhen, the Mad Lion Elder, Han Qingqing, and Lu Yan all obtained a divine seed.

Although it sounds impossible, some old monsters actually believe it.

In recent days, a number of wandering martial artists have appeared near Shenwei Camp.

At the beginning, the strongest was only a Grand Martial Master in the Qi and Blood Thin Veil Realm.

Just last night, a master came to investigate the camp.

Although he was discovered and repelled by Han Wending, the fact that he was able to escape unscathed from Han Wending, a top expert who had undergone seven blood transfusions, meant that the opponent was at least a six-times blood transfusion expert.

This means the rumor has taken effect.

"Brother Zhou," Lu Yan's voice rang out from outside Zhou Qing's tent.

"Brother Lu?" Zhou Qing walked out of the tent and saw Lu Yan standing outside with a solemn expression.

"Brother Lu, what happened?"

“People from the Five Poisons Sect have arrived. It’s Elder Wan Guang from the Five Poisons Sect, along with your senior sister,” Lu Yan said in a deep voice.

"My senior sister is here too?" Zhou Qing didn't feel much joy. If Wei Hongyu came with Wan Guang for his spirit seed fragments, she was probably being coerced.

"Wan Guang said he came to convey the message of the Five Poisons Sect Master and wanted to see you, and Uncle couldn't stop him," Lu Yan whispered.

“I understand.” Zhou Qing’s heart sank.

He immediately went to the central command tent.

When he entered the tent, he saw Han Wending sitting in the main seat, with Han Qingqing standing beside him.

Two martial artists, a man and a woman, dressed in black robes sat to his left.

The man was none other than Wan Guang, who had caused him trouble last time.

The other female warrior was none other than Wei Hongyu, whom we hadn't seen in a long time. The aura she exuded was much stronger than it had been a few months ago, indicating that she hadn't neglected her studies during this period. However, her expression was tense, making her appear very serious.

However, when she saw Zhou Qing enter the tent, her expression relaxed considerably, and the corners of her mouth turned up, but she did not smile, as if she had some reservations. She simply nodded slightly at Zhou Qing.

"Greetings, Uncle Han." Zhou Qing first bowed to Han Wending, who was in the main seat, and then looked at Wei Hongyu and Wan Guang.

"Greetings, Senior Sister, Elder Wan."

"Nephew, no need for formalities." Han Wending nodded with a smile, then turned to Wan Guang beside him and said, "Elder Wan, you said that Brother Wan has something to convey to you, nephew. Now you can speak."

"This..." Wan Guang looked around, seemingly wanting to speak to Zhou Qing alone, but Han Wending remained calm and showed no intention of leaving.

"Can I have a word with you for a moment?"

Left with no other choice, Wan Guang had to speak frankly.

Zhou Qing paused, and seeing Wei Hongyu shake her head slightly at him, he said in a deep voice, "Let's talk here?"

"..." Upon hearing this, Wan Guang took a breath and did not insist. He went straight to the point and said, "The sect leader's meaning is very simple. Since you are Senior Brother Wei's personal disciple, you naturally belong to the Five Poisons Sect. The sect leader hopes that you can return to the sect."

“My answer is the same as last time,” Zhou Qing said calmly.

“Zhou Qing, you need to think this through. Last time it was an interrogation, this time it’s a protection!” Wan Guang frowned.

"What do you mean by that, Elder Wan?" Zhou Qing asked.

"Before coming here, I went to the Su family and found out the whole story. The spirit seed fragment was divided into seven pieces. You and Su Wuhen each got one, and the other three pieces are very likely to be obtained by Mad Lion."

This news can't be kept secret for long. As far as I know, experts from all major forces are currently searching for Mad Lion's whereabouts. He won't be able to hide for long.

In addition, Feng Xingyun, the vice leader of the Witch God Cult, is already on his way and will arrive in Nanli County City soon.

If these people can't find Mad Lion, they might not attack Su Wuhen, but they definitely won't let you go.

By the way, just last night, the body of Fang Lian, a Grand Martial Master who also obtained a Spirit Seed Fragment after a second Blood Transformation, was discovered.

Only if you return to the Five Poisons Sect will these people dare not attack you, as they fear the former sect leader's strength.

Otherwise, you'll have to fend for yourself! Wan Guang's eyes were cold, and his words carried a threatening tone.

“Returning to the Five Poisons Sect isn’t necessarily safer than staying here,” Zhou Qing said in a deep voice.

"So you're saying you're going to refuse the sect leader's offer?" Wan Guang's face instantly turned cold.

"I won't go to the Five Poisons Sect." Zhou Qing's attitude was firm. Even Wei Sheng, a master who had undergone six blood transfusions, couldn't guard against being assassinated. How could he dare to go to the Five Poisons Sect? They said they would protect him, but if they really went, they would probably try to take his spirit seed fragments.

"Since you intend to sever your ties with the Five Poisons Sect, I hope you won't regret it!" Wan Guang snorted coldly, stood up to leave, but seeing that Wei Hongyu didn't move, he immediately looked at her.

"Elder Wei, aren't you leaving yet?"

"It's been so long since we've met, Elder Wan, why are you being so cold-hearted!" Han Qingqing said sweetly.

Wan Guang looked at Han Qingqing, then glanced at Han Wending beside her, his expression softening slightly.

"In that case, we'll give Elder Wei a quarter of an hour. We still need to go back and report to the sect leader!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Hongyu stood up and bowed to Wan Guang.

"Come to my tent and talk, it's right over here." Han Qingqing came down.

"Thank you." Zhou Qing nodded, gesturing for Wei Hongyu to leave with Han Qingqing.

"Elder Wan, please stay here and reminisce with me."

Just as Wan Guang was about to leave the tent, Han Wending stopped him directly. Although he was arrogant towards Zhou Qing because he had Wan Guiliu backing him up, he did not dare to show any disrespect to Han Wending, the captain of the Divine Might Camp. Otherwise, he would not have given Han Qingqing face just now.

This matter is too big; even Han Wending cannot protect Zhou Qing under the covetousness of multiple forces.

Reality will teach this arrogant brat what regret is.

On the other side, Han Qingqing led Zhou Qing and Wei Hongyu into the tent. "Brother Zhou, you two can talk here. I'll keep watch outside the tent for you."

After saying that, Han Qingqing walked out, leaving the two of them alone.

"It seems my junior brother is doing very well here, making rapid progress and having a beautiful woman by his side." Wei Hongyu looked Zhou Qing up and down, a half-smile on her face.

"Senior sister, please stop teasing me." Zhou Qing smiled helplessly.

"If only you had broken through earlier," Wei Hongyu suddenly sighed.

"What do you mean by that, Senior Sister?" Zhou Qing was taken aback.

“Although I knew you could break through to the Blood Exchange Realm soon, I didn’t expect it to be this fast! It’s a pity that the Ancestor is in seclusion and cannot know this good news. Otherwise, with the Ancestor’s courage, he would definitely choose my father to be the sect leader again,” Wei Hongyu said in a deep voice.

"What does Senior Sister mean?" Zhou Qing asked, puzzled.

"With the talent you have shown so far, the patriarch will definitely find a way to pass on the position of the next sect leader to you for the future prosperity of the Five Poisons Sect. So if you break through sooner, the patriarch will definitely make up his mind to pass on his power to my father so that you can succeed him as the sect leader in the future."

Wei Hongyu sighed.

"The current sect leader, Wan Guiliu, is too focused on combat power and has been practicing techniques with the three attributes of wood, fire, and earth, which has delayed his cultivation progress. His chances of breaking through to the Qi and Blood Furnace Realm in the future are far less than my father's."

However, no martial artist wants to give up the opportunity to break through to a higher realm.

The appearance of the spirit seed has given him new hope.

Before Wan Guang invited you to return to the Five Poisons Sect, Wan Guiliu had already gone out with the deputy sect leader to find the Mad Lion Elder.

If he can find the spirit seed fragment, that's fine; if he can't, he's very likely to target you.

I've come here to advise you against returning to the Five Poisons Sect.

"Senior sister, I understand." Zhou Qing's mood was somewhat heavy. "You and Master..."

Wei Hongyu said, "Don't worry about us, after all, our ancestor is not dead yet."

Moreover, although Wan Guiliu is obsessed with strength and does things by any means necessary, he will not attack us as long as we pose no threat to him.

"You should be worried about yourself now. If the three spirit seed fragments in the old man's possession are assigned to someone else, then of the remaining people, you're the easiest to deal with."

"I'll be careful." Zhou Qing nodded. At worst, he could just hide in the deep mountains for a few years before coming out. Anyway, Southern Xinjiang has plenty of mountains, not much else.

Moreover, he originally planned to rest in Nanli County for a while before trying to enter the Ice Spirit Clan.

Now may be the right time.

"I know you always act with discretion," Wei Hongyu smiled.

"My most important purpose in coming here is to see you and hand this over to you!"

As she spoke, Wei Hongyu took out a secret manual from her bosom.

"This is the White Cloud Palm Technique that my father improved. After you break through to the Blood Exchange Realm, you will have more blood and energy to cultivate other techniques, but continuing to cultivate the White Cloud Palm Technique can save you a lot of trouble. This palm technique can be cultivated up to twelve times of blood exchange, which is considered a top external martial art in the Southern Border."

"Thank you, Master and Senior Sister." Zhou Qing felt a surge of warmth in his heart, never expecting that Wei Sheng would still be so considerate of him at this time.

"Alright, the purpose of this trip has been achieved, and I should be going now." Wei Hongyu turned around and walked out of the tent.

"Senior sister." Zhou Qing suddenly called out to her.

"Three years! I definitely will!"

Wei Hongyu shook her head. "Ancestor still has at least three to five years of lifespan left. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"I understand." Zhou Qing lowered his head and didn't continue. Empty promises are meaningless.

If they can successfully enter the Ice Spirit Clan and continue cultivating the Gu worms, they will be able to bring the Wei family out.

If a second-grade superior Gu worm doesn't work, then a second-grade supreme Gu worm will do!
One isn't enough? Then two! Three! Ten!

"Aqing, I believe in you! Lift your head up!" Wei Hongyu smiled.

“Senior sister.” Zhou Qing looked up.

"Are you really not going to see me off?" Wei Hongyu lifted the curtain and paused for a moment.

"Senior sister, please!" Zhou Qing's eyes regained their firmness.

After seeing Wei Hongyu off, Zhou Qing remained silent for a long time.

After returning to the central army camp, Han Wending said with a solemn expression, "Nephew, let me send you back to Nanli County. It's too dangerous for you to stay in the camp."

"Father?" Han Qingqing looked surprised. In her opinion, Zhou Qing was naturally the safest to stay by Han Wending's side.

Han Wending raised his hand, signaling Han Qingqing to let him finish speaking.

“The person who scouted the camp last night was probably stronger than me. If you continue to stay in the camp, I will not be able to protect you at all times. Only by returning to Nanli County City and seeking the protection of the Su family patriarch can we ensure your safety. The Su family’s inherited cultivation technique clashes with the fire attribute, so the spirit seed fragment is not necessary for them. With your alchemy skills and cultivation, the Su family patriarch should not ignore you.”

"Thank you, Uncle Han. I'll head back to Nanli County now," Zhou Qing said respectfully. Even if he wanted to leave, now wasn't a good time, as no one knew how many experts were watching him.

"We'll set off tonight." Han Wending nodded. "Qingqing, you go back with Lu Yan. It's too chaotic outside right now."

into the night.

Zhou Qing sat cross-legged on the couch in the tent.

Suddenly, he heard a strange noise.

Kaka!

At this moment, the temperature inside the tent plummeted, and the water vapor in the air quickly condensed into human-shaped ice crystals.

"Who is it?!" Zhou Qing exclaimed in surprise.

In the blink of an eye, the entire camp transformed into an ice crystal fortress.

An old man with white hair and beard, dressed in a blue robe, appeared before Zhou Qing.

He felt a terrifying chill emanating from the old man in the blue robe, a chill that nearly suffocated him.

"I am Wanqi Zongyuan, the patriarch of the Ice Spirit Clan, and the tenth-generation descendant of the Xuanzhu Venerable. I invite you to return to the Ice Spirit Clan." The blue-robed elder smiled slightly at Zhou Qing.

(End of this chapter)