Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

The sixth-grade Thunder Lotus Platform was shrunk to the size of a fingernail and hung below the crown like an ornament. The thunder patterns on the two echoed each other and tended to merge into one.

This was the treasure he had prepared for his tribulation; everything was ready except for the final push!
"Xiaobai, Guhuoniao, I will be in seclusion for a while to seek opportunities to break through to higher realms. There are also two magic treasures being nurtured at the Artifact Ancestor Tower."

This is the method for storing the vessel. If I was not able to come when I was born, then you shall store it for me.

The Guhuoniao nodded, took the jade slip handed to her by Gu Qing, and asked curiously, "Breaking through... is it the middle third rank?"

“That’s right.” Gu Qing affirmed, then chuckled, “What, are you envious?”

"Who envies you?" Guhuoniao said insincerely. When they first met, their cultivation levels were not much different. They were both eighth-grade true cultivators. She just hadn't beaten her. Now, only fifty or sixty years have passed.

She was still struggling at the peak of the eighth rank, not knowing when she would be able to break through to the seventh rank, while Gu Qing was actually making an attempt to reach the sixth rank. How could she not feel disappointed by the comparison between the two...

Xiao Bai didn't feel anything. Her bloodline was too strong. She only needed to sleep every day, and her cultivation level would rise rapidly. If she were to receive the blessing of the Phoenix Blood, the speed would be even faster.

Both of them belonged to the Ghost Bird category, and Gu Qing specially allocated a piece of land to them to set up a Yin-gathering formation. In addition, the Jinyun Secret Realm had an excellent environment and abundant resources.

They experienced a period of rapid growth for a long time.

Perhaps the Guhuoniao will break through to the seventh rank even faster than him.

Arrange things within the secret territory of Jinyun.

Gu Qing returned to the outside world and headed towards Jade Heng Island.

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The Beidou Islands, the territory of the Yun clan.

A group of people led by the sixth-rank patriarch of the Gao family officially came to discuss matters.

The previous wrangling and buck-passing had wasted too much time, and the Gao clan urgently needed resources for the younger generation. They were unwilling to delay the development of the secret realm any longer.

Let's just go there and solve the problem.

Reception hall.

The Sun-Burning Ancestor and the Star-Picking Ancestor each led core members of their respective factions to meet with the Gao clan.

The Gao family's ancestor was no pushover either. Known as the "Number One Swordsman of the Outer Seas," his Innate Formless Sword technique was renowned far and wide. He was also at the upper level of the sixth rank and had the reputation of being the number one expert among the three near-sea races.

Crowned with the prestigious title of "Invisible Sword Immortal," he arrived with overwhelming force, forcing the Star-Picking Ancestor to personally greet him, putting on a very respectable show.

at this time.

The invisible swordsman, Gao Yuan, is aggressive and his words are piercing.

"Zhaixing and Zhuori, we've known each other for quite some time now, let's not beat around the bush."

"The marriage between our clan's outstanding talent and you was supposed to be a win-win situation, but he died suddenly on his wedding night. I'll let it go for your sake, but why do you want to find another husband for my Gao family's daughter-in-law?"

"Are you trying to take advantage of the fact that the Gao family is easy to talk to?"

The Old Ancestor of Blazing Sun quickly smiled ingratiatingly.

"Brother Gao Yuan, you misunderstand. Yun Shi didn't mean that. Let's talk things out. Harmony brings wealth."

"How can you be harmonious if your hearts are not sincere?"

The Star-Picking Ancestor, however, had a cold and stern expression.

"Leaving aside whether that husband was truly a talented man from the Gao family, who knows if it was intentional for him to die at the wedding banquet with such a frail body?"

"We can give you a little more access to that secret realm in the far sea, but we can't go too far."

"Bastard!"

Gao Yuan slammed his fist on the table and stood up, his imposing aura overwhelming. Sword marks appeared on the open ground of the main hall, indicating his extreme rage.

Zhuori and Zhaixing were playing good cop and bad cop, but unexpectedly they provoked people to anger. In this light, it was truly an accident, not a conspiracy.

The Star-Picking Ancestor was speechless with frustration. He knew best what had happened that day, but he hadn't said anything to anyone, both inside and outside the family. For the sake of his family's reputation, he could only have to put the Gao family in a difficult position. "Gao Yuan, I went too far with my words. Calm down."

After a long standoff, seeing the core members of the Yun clan blushing under his imposing presence, Gao Yuan finally sat down and coldly snorted.

"Stop pretending. My Gao family wants 80% of the secret realm."

"You fart!"

"Even in a daydream, we wouldn't do that. At worst, we'll have a match, and whoever wins gets to keep it."

"Heh, you think I'm afraid of you if I hit you?!"

"calm down."

The Scorching Sun Ancestor flashed out and stood in the center of the hall, stopping the two groups of people who were about to draw their swords.

"That's not how it works. It was indeed wrong of my Yun family to break off the engagement, but Brother Gao Yuan, your sincerity is also lacking."

“Yu Yan is, after all, a member of the eldest branch of the family. It is inappropriate for you to arrange a marriage between her and someone from a different branch. It is normal for young people to have their own preferences. But if you insist on linking it to the development of the secret realm…”

"Why don't you, the Gao family, send out a new candidate to compete against the new son-in-law of the Yun family? Regardless of who wins or loses, the matter of the secret realm must not be involved in this matter again, what do you think?"

"Not so." The Invisible Sword Immortal Gao Yuan was unwilling. Although his attitude was tough, he still wanted to gain more benefits. The blushing scene just now was just an act for the sake of gain.

“You are even more in the wrong in this matter. It is an indisputable fact that a young talent of the Gao family died at the wedding banquet. Why should we make a bet?”

The Scorching Sun Ancestor was in a bind. Damn it, he wasn't falling for it. He had no choice but to rely on Gu Qing's combat power to become the dominant force.

"Then let's try a different approach. Developing the secret realm is fraught with danger. How about we send the younger generation in and use the spiritual herbs and treasures they collect as points? Whoever has the highest value will get the lion's share in the subsequent development?"

This suggestion is more in line with the wishes of both parties.

However, it cannot be dominated by the Yun clan.

Gao Yuan thought for a moment and said, "It's possible, but it must be arranged by the Gao family. People over three hundred years old are not allowed to enter, and storage magic treasures must be inspected before they can be brought in."

Alternatively, a senior cultivator from the Gao family could first explore the secret realm, compile a list of the types of treasures, and assign different scores…

The words have not yet fallen.

The Star-Picking Ancestor then spoke up.

"No, the secret realm was discovered jointly by both of us. If you send people, we must also send people. What if you take away the rare treasures beforehand?"

When it comes to interests, we will not yield an inch.

The meeting between the two sides lasted for three whole days, until all the details were settled before it ended.

And a preliminary timeframe has been set.

Let's work together to develop it in twenty years!
Gu Qing was still unaware of the Gao family's visit. After returning to Yuheng Island, Yun Yuyan was no longer at Huorong Garden, presumably having gone somewhere to calm down.

I just hope she doesn't reveal her lineage as the daughter of Zhu Rong too early, otherwise it won't do her or Gu Qing any good.

After all, ordinary children and prodigies are completely different.

Using her merely to win over Gu Qing would be a waste. She is the daughter of Zhu Rong, who could bring prosperity to the Fire Sect once again. The Scorching Sun Ancestor, who originally supported him, would definitely regret it.

The Star-Picking Ancestor's side harbored an even greater killing intent.

It would be best to wait until he breaks through to a higher realm and has a solid foundation for acting recklessly. Exposing this matter at that time would avoid any trouble.

"The legacy of Zhurong..."

If all else fails, we'll have to start with Yun Shu; the young girl is easier to manipulate.

night.

The Scorching Sun Ancestor summoned Gu Qing to meet him, as he had something to discuss. (End of Chapter)