Yao Lao Reveals Himself

In a mysterious region, Nine Heavens Venerable Mo Yu stood respectfully before Second Heavenly Venerate Gu You. "My lord, just as you predicted, the Lost Soul Branch Hall encountered heavy resistance from the new generation. Even Venerable Qing Hai was killed in battle."

Gu You shook his head.

"If the plan to capture Venerable Yao alive had not failed back then, Qing Hai would not have suffered this calamity."

At that, Gu You glanced at Mo Yu. "Fortunately, you and Old Eight were unavailable back then. Otherwise, considering the grudge between the two of you and Venerable Yao..."

Mo Yu lowered his head.

"Lord Gu You, if this subordinate and Eight Heavenly Venerate had acted, the mission would never have failed!"

"Anyone can make pretty speeches. It is useless to say such things now. I was also at fault for underestimating Venerable Yao's capabilities. Though his reputation may be undeserved, among Eighth Grade Alchemists, there truly are not many stronger than him."

Gu You asked, "Do you have any concrete intelligence on the matter I asked you to investigate?"

Mo Yu replied, "Reporting to Lord Gu You, among the new generation who have already shown themselves and attacked our Soul Hall, those backed by major powers include Yang Shan, the Young Pavilion Master of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion; Su Yitang, a direct disciple of Sound Valley; Xiao Aotian, a direct disciple of Starfall Pavilion; Yi Qingyang, a direct disciple of Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion; and Blood Rampage, a direct disciple of Yellow Spring Pavilion."

"Besides them, there are many Inner Sect Disciples and Outer Sect Elders who may not be direct disciples but are key figures being nurtured by their respective factions."

"These forces include the Heavenly Underworld Sect, Flower Sect, Burning Flame Valley, as well as quite a