All-class Gu Immortal

Chapter 261 The evil guest comes to the door
After more than two years of construction, a stone staircase has now been built on Huanglong Mountain, leading directly from the foot of the mountain to the top.

In the open forest halfway up the mountain, pavilions and towers built of bluish-gray boulders form a cluster of buildings, while the outer perimeter consists of tall buildings and houses built of giant logs.

"What a magnificent stone building!"

"Is this really something that can be done by human effort within two years?"

The martial artists who came to participate in the Wan Du Sect ceremony climbed the stone steps and arrived at the large platform halfway up the mountain. Most of them were stunned by the scene before them.

Many of them are locals who have been to Huanglong Mountain before, so they know about its past.

Such a massive project, even with a large number of craftsmen, could take several years, or even more than a decade, to complete.

The fact that the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect was able to be completed in such a short time suggests that a master, such as a Grandmaster-level expert, was involved.

Such a powerful individual possesses the ability to alter the terrain with a single strike.

Of course, many people are just speculating.

Some busybodies inquired about the situation from nearby craftsmen and apprentices at the Baiyun Martial Arts School. They didn't hide anything and their answer to the outside world was simply four words: "The mountain god helped."

With the assistance of Ruyan, an eighth-rank mountain god, many projects that were difficult to complete by human labor were easily solved by her.

The giant trees on the mountain do not need to be felled by special people. Under the influence of divine power, the roots of the giant trees will detach from the earth and be neatly arranged in the forest halfway up the mountain.

The originally rolling mountains can be flattened through divine power and the energy of the earth's veins.

Ruyan alone is worth thousands of skilled craftsmen, which is why the Wan Du Men's mountain gate could be completed so quickly.

The martial artists who came to attend the ceremony were led by the mountain people and the students of Baiyun Martial Arts School to rest in the quiet room where they were to greet guests.

The guests were also divided into three classes based on their background, cultivation level, and the value of the gifts they brought.

The third tier had the largest number of guests, mostly martial artists from the surrounding area who came to watch the spectacle, as well as the relatives and friends of the mountain people and apprentices.

The second tier consists of martial artists at the Bone Refining Realm, as well as local wealthy gentry and landowners.

As for the first-class guests, they were naturally high-level martial arts masters at the Blood Exchange Realm, as well as martial artists from nearby powerful forces. These people mostly brought valuable gifts and the goodwill of the forces behind them.

At this moment, the second-class guests looked at the Blood Exchange Realm Grand Martial Masters heading to the central hall, as well as the martial artists from powerful forces, and couldn't help but feel envious. At the same time, they were somewhat dissatisfied with the differential treatment from the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.

However, everyone's attention was quickly diverted by a gasp.

"This is tea made with Qingling grass!"

A middle-aged martial arts master stared in shock at the teacup in his hand. He drank the scalding tea in one gulp, wincing from the heat, but he still didn't want to waste a single drop.

After finishing the tea in the cup, he reached out and stirred the camellia leaves in the cup. Finally, he picked out a diamond-shaped leaf about the size of his thumb. Its color was significantly darker than that of normal tea leaves, with pale yellow veins.

The middle-aged martial arts master looked at the diamond-shaped piece in front of him, put it in his mouth and chewed it carefully before swallowing it.

"What's wrong with Qingling Grass? Is it some kind of precious herb?" Seeing the middle-aged martial artist's behavior, someone immediately asked for the reason.

"When I was young, I went hunting in the mountains with my master and once saw the Qingling Grass by chance. This grass usually only grows on the cliffs of towering cliffs, or it lives with some powerful beasts."

Taking the Cleansing Spirit Grass can calm the mind and spirit for up to a month, and it can also improve blood circulation, reducing the chance of developing inner demons during cultivation. It is also highly beneficial for martial artists breaking through the bottleneck of the Blood Exchange Realm.

After the middle-aged martial arts master gave his explanation, everyone looked on incredulously.

"What Qingling Grass? If it's really that precious, would the Wan Du Sect be willing to use such a rare herb to entertain us?" Some people immediately raised questions.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged martial arts master smiled at the person who had expressed doubt:

"If you don't believe me, would you sell me the Qingling Grass in the teacup? I'm willing to pay one hundred taels of silver!"

The person who questioned this was immediately taken aback.

Upon hearing this, the others followed the example of the middle-aged martial arts master, drinking the scalding tea and searching for traces of the Qingling Grass in their teacups.

After finding it, take out the cloth bag, carefully put away the Qingling Grass, and prepare to use it when needed in the future.

However, the middle-aged martial arts master explained that once the Qingling Grass is boiled and soaked in boiling water, it must be swallowed within an hour, otherwise its effects will be greatly reduced.

Seeing this, the group could only take out the Qingling Grass again with some doubt, and chew and swallow it.

"I wonder what kind of precious medicinal herbs the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect used to serve tea and fruit to those great martial arts masters."

Those who consumed the Cleansing Grass quickly felt their vision brighten, their five senses were significantly enhanced, and their hearts became peaceful and serene. Their previous dissatisfaction with the Wan Du Sect's differential treatment vanished at this moment, and they marveled at the Wan Du Sect's generosity.

at the same time.

Zhou Qing arrived at the mountain gate early to welcome the distinguished guests from the Xie family.

However, Xie Feng, who arrived first from the Xie family, told him that the Xie family patriarch was still on his way, but would definitely arrive when the ceremony began.

Seeing this, Zhou Qing expressed his understanding.

However, he knew in his heart that although he had fabricated a teacher who was a second-level high-grade alchemist and gained the attention of these powerful people, and he himself had a persona of a genius alchemist, it was not enough to make a grandmaster condescend to show him goodwill.

The Xie family patriarch has already reached the Grandmaster realm and can fly. Even Xie Feng has arrived, so how could the other party still be on the way? He is simply waiting for the celebration to begin so he can make his appearance at the crucial moment.

Ultimately, it's because his public identity isn't substantial enough.

The transaction of refining the Heavenly Spirit Pill was mutually beneficial for both Zhou Qing and the Xie family, so it couldn't be considered a favor. As the sun passed its zenith, Xie Qianjue still hadn't arrived, and Zhou Qing wasn't going to wait for him.

Wei Sheng will serve as the first sect leader of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, so he will also be in charge of presiding over this ceremony.

Dressed in a purple robe, Wei Sheng ascended the high platform erected in the center of the square amidst cheers from the disciples of Baiyun Martial Arts School.

The ceremony officially began as cannons were fired into the sky.

However, at this moment, a sudden change occurred.

Suddenly, a thunderous roar came from the distant sky, and a magnificent, ten-zhang-tall giant eagle descended from the sky, with two men standing on its back.

"who?!"

An elder from the Baiyun lineage stepped forward to question them.

Boo!
The giant eagle roared to the sky, its gaze freezing the elder in place. A terrifying aura swept across the surroundings, causing all martial artists below the Blood Exchange Realm to turn pale and tremble violently.

The Blood Exchange Realm Grand Martial Master was also greatly affected, feeling a surge of energy throughout his body.

"A third-tier beast?! A Grandmaster!" Zhou Qing, who was about to present Wei Sheng with the sect leader's robe and crown, paused for a moment. His true energy automatically activated, isolating him from the beast's terrifying aura.

The man on the giant eagle, a man in his early forties, was dressed in a black robe, of medium build, with a square face and dark skin, and looked like an ordinary mountain dweller.

However, the other party was Wan Guiliu, the current sect leader of the Five Poisons Sect.

However, Zhou Qing did not take him seriously. If it weren't for Wei Sheng's sake, he would have dealt with Wan Guiliu long ago.

The more troublesome one was the other person on the giant eagle. He was dressed in a blue robe and looked like a young man. His phoenix eyes made him look somewhat effeminate, but the magical power emanating from his body clearly indicated that he had entered the Grandmaster realm of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

"Brother Wan" Wei Sheng had a complicated expression.

"Wei Sheng, let's put aside our grudges for now. I came here with Senior Liang today not to see you, but to see him!"

Wan Guiliu sneered, his gaze fixed on Zhou Qing.

"Senior Liang? Looking for A Qing?!" Wei Sheng's expression changed slightly. He looked at the young man on the giant eagle and immediately felt a stinging pain in his eyes.

"I am Liang Gui. I have come here today to demand an explanation for the disappearance of my sworn brother, Shen Hai, the deputy leader of my gang," the young man said loudly, though his voice was incredibly aged.

As soon as the young man finished speaking, the room erupted in chaos.

"Liang Gui?!"

"The previous leader of the Giant Kun Gang?"

"Wasn't it said that he had already passed away?"

"Senior Liang Gui has probably already entered the realm of Three Flowers Gathering at the Top!"

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

Liang Gui also roamed the southern border for decades.

The martial artists had heard of his great name.

"Before coming here, Senior Liang and I had also visited the Witch God Sect and learned that Chief Shen had once accepted the invitation of the Witch God Sect's Vice Leader Feng Xingyun to deal with a formidable enemy."

It is said that Feng Xingyun died at your hands. In addition, some people have seen you use the Azure Tide Technique of the Giant Kun Gang.

"Speak quickly! Did you kill Chief Shen?"

Wan Guiliu questioned Zhou Qing sternly, for he had waited far too long for this day.

Zhou Qing's expression darkened slightly. He hadn't expected Wan Guiliu to deliberately choose this auspicious day to come and undermine him, which annoyed him.

Judging from Liang Gui's expression, he was clearly up to no good and probably wouldn't believe his explanation.

"Master, don't be afraid! Let me come out and help you!" At this moment, Erqing suddenly volunteered to fight through telepathy.

"Erqing? Aren't you still incubating?" Zhou Qing was taken aback.

“Incubating it a month or two early won’t have much of an impact. Let me teach this guy a lesson!” Erqing said excitedly.

"Wait a minute." Zhou Qing's expression was a little strange, but he still decided to persuade people with reason.

After all, Liang Gui and his giant eagle are equivalent to two grandmasters, so it would be best to avoid war.

He cupped his hands towards Liang Gui and said, "Since you have come with answers to question me, then I will tell you the truth. Shen Hai attacked me first, and I was forced to kill him in self-defense. It was a helpless act."

"Senior Liang! He admitted it!" Wan Guiliu was overjoyed.

"He does have some sense of responsibility." Liang Gui nodded slightly, his face showing approval, but the next moment, his expression suddenly darkened.

boom!
A terrifying aura shot straight into the sky, stirring up the wind and clouds, and then the earth trembled.

When a Grandmaster gets angry, the world turns upside down!

(End of this chapter)