My little sect, which disappeared a thousand years ago, has become a sacred site!

Upon hearing that Gu Changyuan actually wanted to compensate them, the faces of the Southern Wilderness Giant Ape Clan members instantly turned dark, and they trembled with anger.

It wasn't just ordinary black; it was as black as the bottom of a pot.

They killed our people and now they want us to pay compensation?

What's the logic behind this?

But with the secret realm ahead, the situation is beyond our control.

The leading patriarch gritted his teeth and endured it.

He casually took out a spatial ring, didn't even look at what was inside, and threw it directly at Gu Changyuan.

The ring traced an arc in the air and came to a steady stop in front of Gu Changyuan.

Gu Changyuan glanced at the ring but did not reach out to take it.

Gu Xing'er propped herself up from his embrace, glanced at the ring, and her eyes darted around.

Then, she threw herself back down, burying her face in her master's chest, her voice even more aggrieved:

"Brother—it's just a ring, is he looking down on us?"

Gu Changyuan chuckled inwardly.

This little girl is quite savvy.

He suppressed the urge to smile, his expression remaining calm, even tinged with displeasure.

"It seems my child isn't too happy with your compensation."

These words caused an uproar among the giant apes of the Southern Wilderness.

I can't take it anymore!

This is utterly bullying!

This is blatant bullying!

They were all poised and ready, as if they might rush forward and fight to the death at any moment.

The three patriarchs at the peak of the Half-Immortal realm had ashen faces and their eyes blazed with fury.

They have lived for tens of thousands of years, and they have never suffered such humiliation.

Gu Changyuan's lips curled up.

"Oh?"

His voice was soft, with a hint of nonchalance:

"Looks like you don't want to give it to me?"

The moment the words fell.

In the sky, a pair of red eyes appeared.

Those eyes were enormous, like two red suns hanging in the sky, looking down at everything below.

Immediately afterwards, a huge ball of fire ignited in the sky.

Flames shot into the sky, turning half the sky crimson.

The heatwave was intense, and the surrounding air began to distort and deform.

Then a giant divine bird flew out of the flames.

Its entire body is crimson red, its feathers burn like flames, and its long tail feathers trail behind it like a fiery red shooting star.

Its body was so enormous it was suffocating; when its wings were spread, they blotted out the sky and cast a shadow over the entire vast ocean.

The surrounding temperature soared instantly upon its appearance.

A powerful pressure poured down from the Vermilion Bird, carrying an overbearing arrogance that surpassed all things.

Below, the Southern Wilderness Giant Apes, who had just been poised to unleash their power, were instantly suppressed by this oppressive aura.

Their faces were pale, their breathing rapid, and they even had difficulty standing.

Those three patriarchs at the peak of the Half-Immortal realm were also sweating profusely.

They wanted to confront the other party directly—they couldn't stand being treated like this.

But at the moment.

If you can't bear it anymore, then you should just bear it.

The three patriarchs exchanged glances and saw the resentment and helplessness in each other's eyes.

He gritted his teeth.

Each person received a spatial ring, and then took out another one from their storage space, throwing them all at Gu Changyuan.

Gu Changyuan scanned the four rings with his divine sense, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Although they cannot compare to their own resources, these are already extremely valuable resources for many forces.

Gu Xing'er immediately propped herself up from his embrace, reached out and took the four rings one by one, carefully putting them away.

Then, she stuck out her tongue at her master, her eyes full of cunning:

"Thank you, Master."

How could he possibly be afraid at all?

Gu Changyuan smiled and patted her head before sending her back behind Qinglong.

Then, his gaze returned to the group of giant apes with ashen faces.

"Considering their sincerity—"

He paused, his tone casual:

"You can leave now."

He said this as if he were not extorting money, but giving alms.

The giant apes felt as if they had been granted a pardon, and immediately turned around and flew away without looking back.

They ran incredibly fast, as if something terrifying was chasing them.

I don't want to stay here for even a second longer.

Gu Changyuan watched their retreating figures and added:

"Next time, remember to keep your people in check and stop barking indiscriminately."

His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every giant ape:

"Otherwise, you'll end up offending the wrong people, and you'll just have to keep your anger inside, which is so frustrating."

Shrimp and pork heart.

The giant apes were furious, but they could only suppress their anger.

They ran even faster.

The surrounding cultivators watched the Southern Wilderness Giant Ape clan flee in disarray, and felt a great sense of satisfaction.

The frustration I felt earlier vanished completely.

However, at the same time, they also paid more attention to Gu Changyuan's attitude.

This is the Holy Ancestor of the Celestial Sacred Land and the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Demon Pavilion.

Not only are they incredibly powerful, but they also enjoy killing people by destroying their spirit.

If you offend him, even death seems like a relief.

At this moment, countless leaders silently labeled Gu Changyuan in their hearts—

Whatever you do, whatever you do, don't mess with them.

In the sky, Gu Changyuan's gaze finally fell on the Immortal Emperor's Secret Realm below.

The palace that rose from the deep sea is now quietly suspended above the surface of the ocean.

The palace was not large, covering an area of ​​no more than a hundred feet in diameter. Rather than calling it a secret realm, it was more like the entrance to one.

The entire palace was shrouded in a transparent protective shield, yet it exuded a chilling aura.

Gu Changyuan's gaze narrowed slightly, and his divine sense silently probed out, attempting to penetrate the protective barrier and uncover its mysteries.

Then, he felt the obstruction.

It is not a simple barrier of spiritual energy, but the power of rules.

The protective shield not only carried the majestic aura of the ancient immortal emperor, but also the aura of the Heavenly Dao of this world.

Although he couldn't see the specific scene inside, Gu Changyuan relied on his own cultivation and understanding of the rules.

It can be roughly determined that this Immortal Emperor's Secret Realm will officially open around the day after tomorrow.

Gu Changyuan snapped his fingers lightly with his right hand, and the illusory images of the Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird in the sky vanished in response.

The atmosphere over the vast sea finally eased a little.

Just then, several scorching auras suddenly appeared not far from Gu Changyuan. The auras were powerful and majestic, all of them at the peak of the Half-Immortal realm. They made no attempt to conceal their presence, clearly indicating that they had come specifically for this purpose.

Four figures appeared out of thin air, two men and two women.

The woman at the head of the group was slender and had an exceptionally beautiful face.

She wore a long, crimson dress with golden phoenix patterns embroidered on the hem, which shimmered in the sunlight.

She stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Gu Changyuan.

"Nanming Phoenix Clan, Nanming Qiwu greets senior."

"Just now, Senior displayed tremendous power, intimidating the Giant Ape Clan of the Southern Wilderness. Your methods were ruthless, and your demeanor extraordinary. You are truly worthy of our utmost respect."

In fact, as early as when Gu Changyuan clashed with the Southern Wilderness Giant Ape Clan, the members of the Southern Bright Phoenix Clan had already arrived near the Cangming Sea Secret Realm and had been observing the situation from a distance.

The moment Gu Changyuan summoned the Vermilion Bird phantom, there was not only suppression from the bloodline, but also suppression from the domineering and unparalleled fire-type laws.

This caused the fiery spiritual energy around them to become stagnant, and they were secretly shocked.

Nanming Qiwu made up his mind at that time.