Celestial Emperor of Devouring

"Five Immortal Venerables?"

The Taiqing Hall Master and the Elders widened their eyes in shock.

Who exactly is this mysterious figure?

To be able to dispatch five Immortal Venerables.

An Immortal Venerable is already considered a top-tier existence in the Immortal Realm. Just one is enough to shake the Immortal Realm, let alone five.

The Taiqing Hall Master quickly regained composure, frowning and thinking to himself, "This person's strength is extremely terrifying, and being able to dispatch five Immortal Venerables, the power behind him is beyond imagination."

"With their terrifying power, dealing with Gu Chenfeng and seizing the Mysterious Power would be as easy as turning one's hand. There's no need for Taiqing Hall to intervene at all."

"Borrowing a knife to kill, what is his true purpose? Is he afraid of having his identity revealed?"

Looking at the entire Immortal Realm, aside from those who ascended with Gu Chenfeng, only Ye Jiuchong and Flame Shadow know Gu Chenfeng's true identity. No one else definitely knows.

Since this mysterious figure also knows Gu Chenfeng's true body technique and possesses the terrifying power of an Immortal Venerable Realm, it's not hard to guess that the mysterious figure is Xuwu.

Xuwu approached Taiqing Hall for two reasons: firstly, because Gu Chenfeng happened to kill someone from the forces under Taiqing Hall; secondly, to avoid revealing his identity. With Taiqing Hall taking action, Gu Chenfeng naturally would not suspect Xuwu.

As for the third reason, it's fear of Gu Chenfeng's Ancient Divine Power.

The Taiqing Hall Master looked at the mysterious figure with a few more shades of caution and asked doubtfully, "Since Your Excellency has such strength, why not take action personally?"

"What the Hall Master says is very correct," the Great Elder nodded and said, "With the power behind Your Excellency, there shouldn't be a need for Taiqing Hall to take action; you could easily slay Gu Chenfeng and seize the Mysterious Power."

The more anxious the mysterious figure appeared, the more he displayed terrifying strength, the more suspicious the Taiqing Hall Master and the elders became.

The mysterious figure slightly furrowed aged brows and indifferently said, "I have my own considerations, Taiqing Hall Master. Don't ask too many questions. As long as you do as I say, the benefits will be plentiful for you."

The Taiqing Hall Master remained silent for a moment and said, "This matter is of great importance. Allow me some time to consider it."

The mysterious figure's face darkened, and he coldly said, "Taiqing Hall Master, the opportunity is right in front of you. If you hesitate any longer, don't say I didn't warn you."

"I understand," the Taiqing Hall Master slightly nodded, seriously saying, "Please return first, Your Excellency. After I discuss with the elders, I will give you a reply."

"And if Taiqing Hall takes action, it must be at the right time. I am not a rash person. You should understand the saying, 'careful sailors sail for ten thousand years'."

Upon hearing this.

The mysterious figure said no more and left with a swipe of his sleeve.

After the mysterious figure departed.

The Taiqing Hall Master solemnly said, "This matter may not be as simple as we imagine."

The Great Elder slightly furrowed his aged brows and gravely said, "This mysterious figure's origins are unknown. We must be cautious." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

The Second Elder nodded and said, "I also feel that this matter is too suspicious. This mysterious figure is obviously borrowing a knife to kill, probably with another scheme in mind."

The Taiqing Hall Master earnestly said, "I also have my doubts, and I do not truly believe he would give us Gu Chenfeng's power, hence I tactfully declined him. But the power of those five Immortal Venerables is indeed tempting."

The Third Elder slowly spoke, "To be frank, even if the Hall Master took action, he might not be able to withstand Gu Chenfeng's power. If we are used by this mysterious figure, it could spell disaster for Taiqing Hall."

The Third Elder had personally experienced the terrifying Ancient Divine Power and knew exactly how formidable it was.

"Even the Immortal Venerables cannot contend?" The Great Elder found it hard to believe.

Liu Qingshan quickly spoke, "Great Elder, his power is unimaginably terrifying."

The Taiqing Hall Master frowned and said, "It was known long ago that the Ancient Venerable possessed terrifying power. As for how terrifying, I do not know. Perhaps as the Third Elder said, I might not be able to oppose Gu Chenfeng."

"But in any case, Gu Chenfeng killed the Eastern Emperor Palace Master and an elder. If there's an opportunity, I would like to try."

"Great Guardian, continue to secretly watch the Myriad Ancient Immortal Mansion to see if we can gather any information. Now that Gu Chenfeng has not fully grasped this power, there might be a good opportunity."

"As you command!" Liu Qingshan respectfully accepted the order.

The terror of the Ancient Divine Power had clearly stirred the Taiqing Hall Master's ambition.

...

A few days later.

Gu Chenfeng emerged from the Returning Ruins Illusion Realm.

After several days of healing, Gu Chenfeng had recovered ninety percent.

In that battle, Gu Chenfeng's cultivation had also improved significantly.

The Ice Phoenix, who had been guarding the hall, saw Gu Chenfeng appear and immediately smiled and asked, "Master, have you recovered?"

"Still lacking a bit," Gu Chenfeng smiled faintly and said, "The backlash of the Divine Power doesn't heal so quickly, but it's no longer a problem. In a few days, I will be fully recovered."

"Ice Phoenix, go cultivate. With your talent, along with the help of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and Immortal Crystals, breaking through to the Daluo Golden Immortal won't take long."

"Yes, Master!" the Ice Phoenix respectfully answered and then left the hall.

"My cultivation has improved a lot, and I am not far from breaking through to the Immortal King," Gu Chenfeng slightly clenched his fist and said, "Chaos Young Master, be ready to face my wrath."

With that said.

Gu Chenfeng flashed and disappeared, arriving in the main palace in the blink of an eye.

"Greetings, Ancestor!" Ye Jiuchong and the three Great Elders knelt on one knee respectfully.

Gu Chenfeng slightly raised his hand and lightly said, "Rise."

Ye Jiuchong stood up and respectfully asked, "Ancestor, is your injury no longer a problem?"

"It's no longer a problem. In a few more days, it will be fully healed," Gu Chenfeng nodded and smiled, "In just a few days, the Immortal Mansion's strength has grown significantly."

"The Ancestor is right," Ye Jiuchong respectfully said, "In these few days, the Immortal Mansion has recruited many Immortal Monarchs and Immortal King-level powerhouses, but they are all puzzled about where the strong ones in the Immortal Mansion have gone."

"Just tell them the truth," Gu Chenfeng smiled slightly, "If they wish to stay, let them; we will not force them."

"Yes!" Ye Jiuchong respectfully answered.

At this moment.

A disciple entered the hall and respectfully reported, "To report to the Mansion Master, there is someone outside claiming to be Flame Shadow seeking an audience."

The disciple just raised his head, and upon seeing Gu Chenfeng, immediately knelt on both knees and respectfully said, "Disciple greets the Ancestor!"

"Rise," Gu Chenfeng smiled faintly and said, "Let him in."

"Yes, Ancestor!" the disciple respectfully replied, his expression tense and excited as he exited the hall.

"Flame Shadow Young Master?" Ye Jiuchong frowned and thought, "Could it be that the Ancestor has already gone to the Celestial Shadow Immortal Palace?"

As soon as the disciple exited the hall, a figure appeared in a flash.

It was Flame Shadow.

"Gu Chenfeng, there is good news," Flame Shadow said with a broad smile.

"Greetings, Flame Shadow Young Master," Ye Jiuchong and the three elders politely greeted.

Flame Shadow threw an arm around Ye Jiuchong's shoulders excitedly, "Ye Lao, long time no see, your strength has grown quite a bit. Let's have a sparring match later."

Ye Jiuchong smiled wryly and said, "Flame Shadow Young Master, don't joke with me. How could I be your match?"