Two weeks later.
After Huo Zhi recovered from his injuries, the group prepared to head to the Gu Clan.
This time, the team was led by two Half-Saint elders. In addition to Huo Xuan and Huo Zhi, who were going to the Heavenly Tomb for training, they also brought several clansmen. After making some preparations, they set off for the Gu Clan.
The Gu Clan is located in the Eastern Region of the Central Plains. Almost all forces in that region are considered subordinate to the Gu Clan. However, even the leaders of some forces are extremely unfamiliar with this supreme ruler of the Eastern Region. The only thing they know is that this supreme ruler-like being possesses extremely terrifying strength. If you want to survive in the vast and endless Eastern Region of the Central Plains, having a subordinate force of the Gu Clan above your head is always a fairly effective get-out-of-jail-free card.
This is a vast and endless grassland, a verdant expanse as far as the eye can see. In one part of this grassland, a magnificent and imposing megalithic plaza stands tall, about a hundred feet off the ground, supported by countless huge stone pillars. From a distance, it looks like a giant standing between heaven and earth, giving people a sense of awe.
On this massive stone plaza, space appears distorted, with flashes of silver light appearing from time to time. Figures emerge from these flashes and land lightly on the plaza. The enormous plaza is now filled with people, and the clamor and noise combine to reach the sky.
"Laugh..."
The space in mid-air distorted violently once again, and then Huo Xuan and the others emerged from it, landing steadily on the giant stone platform.
"This should be the Gu Stone Plaza of the Gu Clan..."
Looking eastward, Huo Xuan could vaguely see the outline of an extremely large city at the end of his vision. That was their destination, the Gu Sacred City.
"Let's go quickly."
At this moment, Huo Xuan's face showed an eagerness. He had no interest in the Gu Clan's Coming of Age Ceremony, but the Heavenly Tomb was very tempting. After planning for so long, Huo Xuan had to go to the Heavenly Tomb no matter what.
Without further delay, the group leaped into the sky and flew towards the distant city skyline.
Although the grassland was vast, it was nothing to Huo Xuan and the others. In less than ten minutes, a huge city built from light blue giant rocks came into view.
The Gu Sacred City is a remnant from ancient times, said to have been built by Dou Emperor from the Gu Clan. To show respect for the Dou Emperor, no one is allowed to fly within a thousand feet of the Gu Sacred City. Therefore, after arriving at a distance of a thousand feet from the Gu Sacred City, everyone could only walk there.
"Gu Sacred City, I'll tear you apart sooner or later..."
After landing, Huo Xuan and the others did not slow down at all, transforming into blurry figures and speeding towards the ancient city.
Outside the city gate of the Gu Sacred City.
At the gates of Saint Ancient City, Huo Xuan and his group gradually slowed their pace, proceeding cautiously. After a while, they finally reached the city gates. A quick glance revealed a large group of figures clad in black armor, wielding long spears, standing ramrod straight on both sides of the gate. Their sharp, cold gazes swept across the surroundings, and powerful auras emanated from them...
Huo Xuan shifted his gaze away from the black-armored figures, paying them little attention. He was now focused on quickly entering the Gu World and then quietly waiting for the Heavenly Tomb to open.
"Flame Clan? Please show your invitation." Just as Huo Xuan and the others were about to enter the city, a cold voice suddenly rang out from a Black Armor Man.
The man was not very old, and he was extremely handsome. He wore a black armor that gave him a cold and aloof air, and the cloak behind him swayed in the wind, making him look quite spirited.
Upon hearing this, Huo Xuan flicked his finger, and a Black Jade Invitation flew out of his Storage Ring, heading towards the Black Armor Man like lightning.
Seeing this, the Black Armor Man, his palm swirling with Dou Qi, suddenly grabbed the jade slip with remarkable precision. With a slap of his palm, he absorbed the information within into his mind.
"Indeed, this is an invitation from our Gu Clan."
"Since there are no problems, then let them pass," Huo Xuan said calmly.
"Fellow members of the Flame Clan, please come in."
Upon hearing this, Huo Xuan and the others did not linger at all and headed straight into the Gu Sacred City.
"Seventh Commander, why did you let them in so easily? Didn't Miss Xun Er instruct us to make things difficult for the Flame Clan? If Miss Xun Er finds out what you've done, it'll be hard to explain!"
At this moment, a Black Annihilation Army standing next to the Black Armor Man known as the Seventh Commander suddenly spoke up.
He knew that the Seventh Commander liked Miss Xun Er, and this was a perfect opportunity to show off in front of Miss Xun Er. Miss Xun Er was the goddess in the hearts of many young talents of the Gu Clan, and there were not many opportunities to show off in front of Miss Xun Er.
In the past, the young talents of the Gu Clan would not miss such an opportunity; on the contrary, they would scramble to do it. But how could the Seventh Commander waste this opportunity today?
"What do you know! Is your life more important than this opportunity!" the Seventh Commander roared. "You all know what kind of person Huo Xuan is. After sensing him earlier, I discovered that his cultivation level is extremely high. If I had actually gone to cause trouble for him just now, I would have been in real trouble!"
"If I weren't outmatched by him, he wouldn't have been able to enter the Gu Sacred City so easily!"
"Uh... Seventh Commander is wise, but it's a pity the opportunity was wasted..."
"Who said that? Although I can't beat him with my current strength, Huo Xuan has no right to act arrogantly among the younger generation of our Gu Clan!" The Seventh Commander's tone suddenly changed, "Hmph! Our Black Annihilation Army 'Eight Great Commanders are not to be trifled with!"
"Besides my Eight Great Commanders, there are Four Commanders within the Gu World. There are others who will deal with him. His arrogance is only temporary. In the future, he will surely crawl out like a dead dog!"
As soon as the Seventh Commander finished speaking, a tiny, Pale Black Fire Lotus, like a small shooting star, descended from the sky, leaving a trail of pale black fire in its wake. The Fire Lotus landed at the Seventh Commander's feet, and the outcome was predictable.
"Boom!"
A deafening roar erupted, and dust billowed at the city gate. The Seventh Commander was unsurprisingly injured by the Fire Lotus, while the Black Annihilation Army soldiers who were too close to him were all caught in the blast.
"Seventh Commander!"
"Who! Who did this?!"
"Black Annihilation Army! On alert!"
"Seventh Commander! Are you alright?!"
"Seventh Commander! Wake up!"
Not far away, Huo Xuan looked at the Seventh Commander who had been injured by the Fire Lotus and the Black Annihilation Army soldiers in chaos, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Huo Xuan, Brother, didn't the clan leader say to avoid causing trouble..." Huo Zhi reminded him from the side.
Actually, after Huo Xuan, Brother entered the Gu Sacred City, he concealed his aura and returned to the city gate. At first, she didn't know why Huo Xuan did this, but now she understands. It turns out that he came back to use his Strange Fire to bombard that Seventh Commander.
"Don't worry, I held back. This is just a small skirmish." Huo Xuan withdrew the Strange Fire in his hand, no longer paying attention to the Seventh Commander who was like a dead dog, and then slowly walked back into the Gu Sacred City with Huo Zhi.
After traveling through the city for about ten minutes, they arrived at the city center and met up with the rest of the group. They then went to a very large manor, where a constant stream of people were coming and going at the entrance.
Within the vast manor stand towering pavilions, which are specially designated rest areas by the Gu Clan. One can check in simply by presenting an invitation issued by the Gu Clan.
With the help of the jade token, Huo Xuan and the others were able to enter the manor smoothly and settle down temporarily in a separate attic.