Chapter 670
The Movements of the Evil God Clan
The power of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation was triggered, and Gu Qingfeng, who was in the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land, naturally noticed it immediately.
Everything that happened there was simultaneously transmitted to his eyes.
When Gu Qingfeng witnessed the fall of the Heavenly Demon God, he felt no emotion whatsoever.
These are top-tier deities.
They no longer care about themselves.
He didn't even have the thought of solving a problem or eliminating an enemy.
For Gu Qingfeng now, the Heavenly Demon God Lord is no longer considered a true opponent or threat.
If placed in the outside world, under the complete and flawless laws of heaven and earth in the Endless Immortal Realm, without the suppression of the secret realm's rules, if Gu Qingfeng wanted to kill the Heavenly Demon God Lord, the difficulty would not be much higher than casually crushing an ant.
This is the essential difference between those who have already reached the level of true immortality and those who are still at the level of celestial beings.
Although Gu Qingfeng's cultivation level is still at the level of Nine Tribulations Celestial Venerable and he has not truly triggered the Immortal Divine Tribulation, his combat power has already crossed that insurmountable barrier and is enough to face a true Immortal First Realm Celestial Venerable head-on without being at a disadvantage.
The Heavenly Demon God Lord was, in the end, at the peak of the Ninth Tribulation, and had not even stepped into the threshold of the Half-Step Immortal realm.
Compared to Gu Qingfeng, there is a difference of almost dimensionality.
Besides, so what if the other party is lucky enough to step into the realm of half-immortality?
The difference between "half a step" to immortality and true immortality is vast, seemingly only "half a step," but in reality, they are worlds apart.
In the eyes of a true immortal celestial being, a half-step immortal is at best a relatively strong ant.
It can be destroyed with a flip of the hand.
Throughout history, in the vast Immortal Realm, there has only been one heaven-defying being who, with the body of a Nine Tribulation Celestial Venerable, could unleash a terrifying combat power truly comparable to the first realm of Immortals.
That was him, the Heavenly Emperor Gu Qingfeng.
This is an invincible path that belongs only to him.
Therefore, from his current height, looking down below, he naturally no longer takes these peak celestial beings who have not even truly reached the threshold of immortality seriously.
"However, the news that the Heavenly Demon God Lord has fallen and that the Ancient Nether Saint Lord has swept away the evil gods and triumphed in the starry sky with the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation will surely not be kept secret."
Gu Qingfeng was as clear-headed as a mirror, and in an instant, he deduced the chain reaction that this battle might trigger.
The iconic Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation reappeared, and the unusual strength displayed by the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land was enough to make the high-ranking members of the Evil God Clan and all the top experts who had infiltrated the secret realm completely fix their suspicious gazes on the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land.
And this is precisely one of the results he wanted.
Rather than passively waiting for the evil gods to slowly search through this vast and boundless secret starry sky like sharks smelling blood, it's better to actively throw out bait, create a conspicuous storm, and draw all the hidden threats into the open.
To capture them all in one fell swoop, achieving victory in a single battle.
……
A month later.
Gu Xuan finally arrived at the Ancient Netherworld Sacred Land.
"Father!"
"You've arrived."
Gu Qingfeng glanced at the other person and nodded.
Judging from Gu Xuan, he didn't encounter any trouble in this Immortal Secret Realm; on the contrary, he gained quite a few opportunities.
Compared to before entering the Immortal Realm, the aura emanating from the other party was significantly stronger.
However, there is still a long way to go before one can break through to the Fifth Tribulation Celestial Venerable level.
after all.
Before entering the Immortal Realm, Gu Xuan was only at the initial stage of the Fourth Tribulation.
At present, he can only be considered as a mid-stage Fourth Tribulation cultivator.
"On my way to the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land, I heard a lot of news. It seems that the Evil God Clan is going to make a move against Father Emperor!"
Gu Xuan's expression was solemn at this moment.
"The rules of this secret realm are strange, suppressing all immortal power."
Although my father is incredibly powerful, his strength is inevitably limited here.
The gathering of the evil god clan this time is probably not just a matter of one or two Nine Tribulation God Lords, but may even be led by a terrifying being at the half-step immortal level!
"Father, you must be wary of this matter and make plans as soon as possible!"
Along the way, Gu Xuan heard all sorts of rumors, and the more he heard, the more alarmed he became.
The news of the Heavenly Demon God's fall swept across the starry sky like a hurricane, pushing the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land and the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation to the forefront of public attention. The speculation that the Xuan Tian Emperor might be hiding in the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land has become a fact secretly confirmed by many forces.
He traveled day and night, sparing no effort, all to deliver this message as quickly as possible and remind his father to make preparations.
However, faced with the bombshell news and undisguised worry brought by Gu Xuan, Gu Qingfeng merely raised his eyes slightly, glanced at him, and remained calm and composed.
"You don't need to worry about this matter. I have my own plans. For the next period of time, you can stay in the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land with peace of mind."
"Your subject obeys!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Xuan felt relieved.
He knew that Gu Qingfeng never did anything without being sure of success. Since the other party was so calm, it meant that he already knew about the matter and had a plan to deal with it.
Since that's the case, then I have nothing to worry about.
……
a few days later.
After dealing with matters on the Xuan Gang Continent, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord finally returned to the Holy Land, weary from his journey.
Without the slightest delay, he immediately went to the palace to request an audience.
"Senior, I have successfully completed my mission. The remaining evil gods in the territory under the command of the Ancient Nether Holy Land have been eliminated."
The Ancient Lord of the Netherworld bowed and reported, his posture more humble and submissive than ever before.
Then, he picked up the blood-red array plate with both hands, raised it high above his head, and spoke with sincerity tinged with reluctance, but with even more reverence.
"This battle was largely thanks to the divine power of the treasure bestowed by our predecessors, which enabled us to annihilate the great enemy and quell the chaos."
Now that the evil influence has temporarily dissipated, this junior hereby returns the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation to the elder, requesting that he take it back.
His gaze lingered briefly on the array plate, and a hint of burning desire, which he could not completely conceal, flashed deep in his eyes.
This is an unparalleled treasure capable of suppressing and killing a Nine Tribulation Supreme!
When he wielded it, he was captivated by its unparalleled power, its ability to command and control life and death.
If he could hold onto it for a long time, he was even confident that he could use this formation to challenge those veteran Celestial Venerables!
But as soon as the thought arose, he ruthlessly extinguished it with immense willpower.
Greed is a path to death!
He knew better than anyone who the true owner of this treasure was, and what terrifying power and unfathomable methods that being possessed.
Being able to temporarily take control and utilize its power is already an immense blessing and opportunity.
If he were to harbor any improper thoughts… the terrifying image of the Heavenly Demon God being annihilated without a trace beneath the Guixu Sword River flashed through the Ancient Nether Saint Lord’s mind, and a chill ran down his spine.
Having witnessed firsthand how Gu Qingfeng could unleash the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation to such an extraordinary degree with just a single avatar mark, easily annihilating a peak Ninth Tribulation Evil God, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord's awe of Gu Qingfeng had penetrated to the bone, reaching an unparalleled level.
He was absolutely certain that being able to serve such a supreme being and be at his beck and call was an immense fortune and honor that he, and even the entire Ancient Netherworld Holy Land, could only dream of in billions of years!
As long as we follow in his footsteps and serve him faithfully, why should we worry about not being able to break through the shackles of lifespan and discover the true path to immortality?
Even follow it into the more vast and wonderful outside world.
To sacrifice one's own life and the path to heaven for something one is destined never to truly possess is truly foolish and self-destructive!
With a slight thought, Gu Qingfeng caused the blood-red array plate to float gently from the hand of the Ancient Nether Saint Lord and fall into his palm.
The array plate felt slightly heavy in my hand, conveying a sense of weariness and damaged spiritual energy.
It is evident that the previous battle had caused considerable damage to such a precious treasure.
But this was not a difficult task for Gu Qingfeng. He only needed to nurture himself with his own Daoist energy for a period of time to recover completely. He put away the array plate and his gaze fell on the Ancient Nether Saint Lord who was respectfully bowing his head below.
He naturally noticed the burning passion and reluctance in the other person's eyes, but he was quite satisfied with the rationality that the other person quickly suppressed, as well as the increasingly firm awe and loyalty deep inside.
This person is usable, and should be given great importance.
"You did a good job on this."
Gu Qingfeng spoke slowly, his voice calm but carrying a clear hint of approval.
"Remaining calm in the face of danger, assessing the situation and eliminating powerful enemies, and even more commendable is knowing how to make choices and discerning the advantages and disadvantages."
Upon receiving Gu Qingfeng's personal praise, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord felt an indescribable surge of excitement and honor, even more so than when he first took control of the Holy Land.
He quickly bent down even lower, his tone incredibly humble.
"Senior is too kind! I am humbled! This battle was won entirely because of the divine power of the treasure bestowed by you, and the personal presence of your avatar."
I merely followed orders and did my best; I dare not claim any credit!
Without the protection and treasures bestowed upon me by my seniors, let alone slaying that terrifying evil god, I myself would probably have already perished and my soul scattered!
"To be able to serve my seniors is a tremendous blessing for both me and the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land!"
His words were extremely sincere, placing himself in a very humble position, attributing all the credit to Gu Qingfeng, and at the same time clearly expressing his stance of swearing loyalty to the death.
Gu Qingfeng nodded slightly and said no more.
Some things are best left unsaid.
"Next, I need the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land to thoroughly investigate the situation of all the Supreme Forbidden Zones, and it would be best to arrange for a group of cultivators to enter."
Other forbidden zones for life should also not be missed.
Gu Qingfeng abruptly changed the subject, steering the conversation back to the forbidden zone of life.
He did not forget his true purpose in entering the Immortal Realm.
The real task I need to do is to find the opportunity to break through to immortality within this secret realm.
As for other matters, they can be put aside for now.
The most likely places to find opportunities right now are those forbidden zones.
after all.
Each of these supreme forbidden zones can cause even the most powerful beings to bleed, indicating that they hold secrets within.
Even so, Gu Qingfeng would not miss any other ordinary restricted areas.
After all, any place that can form a restricted zone is not so simple.
If you were to do it all yourself and walk through all the restricted areas, it would take a long time.
Moreover.
Gu Qingfeng would be fine with some ordinary forbidden zones, but he wouldn't easily venture into those supreme forbidden zones before he truly understood their underlying principles.
Again.
This is not an ordinary immortal realm, but a realm left behind by an existence at least at the eleventh level of immortality.
Both are immortal celestial beings.
The gap between the first and eleventh realms of immortality is even greater than the gap between the immortal celestial being and the nine tribulations celestial being.
The former is nothing but an ant in the eyes of the latter.
The only difference is.
The Immortal Celestial Venerable merged with the Dao, reaching a point of near immortality. Even though an eleventh-level Immortal could easily crush a first-level Immortal, killing him would still be difficult.
But the problem is...
Gu Qingfeng himself has not yet truly reached the point of merging with the Dao.
There is no harmony with the Tao.
Nature cannot be compared to true immortality.
If those forbidden zones truly pose insurmountable dangers, Gu Qingfeng has no means of resurrection.
and so.
At this point, it's natural to let the other cultivators investigate first.
When caution is warranted, one should exercise caution.
Acting rashly will bring no benefit.
The Ancient Netherworld Saint Lord naturally accepted the order.
"This junior understands... Furthermore, this junior has received news that quite a few powerful members of the Evil God Clan seem to be heading towards the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land. This matter—"
He seemed to want to say something but hesitated.
Although the Ancient Nether Saint Lord knew that the person before him was terrifyingly powerful, the Evil God Clan should not be underestimated.
According to the Ancient Nether Saint Lord, there were no fewer than ten Supreme Realm beings alone who had arrived.
Such a combined force is truly terrifying.
Even the most powerful supreme being in the endless ages of the starry sky probably wouldn't have the strength to fight against more than ten other powerful beings of the same level on his own.
In other words, Gu Qingfeng's earlier use of his avatar to kill a supreme evil god gave the Ancient Nether Saint Lord enough confidence.
Otherwise.
He should be considering whether he should lead the entire Ancient Netherworld Holy Land to flee before making any further decisions.
Even so.
Even the Ancient Nether Saint Lord couldn't help but feel worried.
Gu Qingfeng said calmly, "I already know what you're talking about. You don't need to worry about it too much. Just focus on serving me."
They're just a bunch of clowns; even if they come together, it won't change their true nature.
"For me, executing them would be an easy matter."
The domineering intent contained in those words shook even the Ancient Nether Saint Lord to his core.
It's hard to imagine.
More than ten Supreme Realm beings will one day become nothing more than clowns.
If these words were spoken by someone else, the Ancient Nether Saint Lord would only think that the other person was delirious.
But since these words came from Gu Qingfeng's mouth, he had no choice but to believe them.
Thinking of this.
The Ancient Nether Saint Lord felt greatly reassured.
"What you say is absolutely right, senior. It was just that I was worrying unnecessarily!"
Upon hearing this...
Gu Qingfeng paused for a moment, then said, "For the next period of time, you will remain in the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land until I resolve the issue of the Evil God Clan, and then I will send people to explore the forbidden area."
"I understand!"
The Ancient Nether Saint Lord naturally understood why Gu Qingfeng said that.
With so many powerful figures now eyeing the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land, he, as the Holy Lord, is bound to become the target of everyone's attacks.
If I were to rashly leave the Ancient Netherworld Holy Land at this time, I might become a target of the Evil God Clan.
Gu Qingfeng might have the confidence to disregard more than a dozen Supreme Beings, but the Ancient Nether Saint Lord did not possess such confidence. (End of Chapter)