New Grudges and Old Enmities

One month later.

Before the ancient gray tower, which exudes a strong sense of wilderness and antiquity, the crowds of spectators and onlookers that once filled the place have long since disappeared, leaving only two graceful figures standing before the tower.

Half a month ago, Gu Mengqi and Gu Yan had to withdraw early because they could not withstand the increasing pressure Primeval Desolation Tower. However, neither of the two beauties of the Gu Family returned to their family residence to rest, and instead chose to wait in front of the tower.

"Boom!"

The golden gate shook violently, and a tall, upright figure strode out from the Primeval Desolation Tower with steady steps.

"Life Mysterious Stage, Great Accomplishment Peak? I didn't expect your gains to be so great."

Looking at the figure who had been cultivating in seclusion inside the tower for a month, Gu Yan said with some surprise.

Lin Dong smiled silently. His gains in the tower over the past month were far more than what was shown on the surface. He not only improved his physical strength to a terrifying level, but also condensed the Azure Dragon Light Markings in his body to more than sixty strands.

"Lin Dong, Elder Gu Shuo asked us to invite you to the family headquarters for a gathering. You have been a great help to the Gu Family in this Martial Arts Competition."

Gu Mengqi moved gracefully towards Lin Dong with light, lotus-like steps.

"Hmm? We have a guest?"

Just as Lin Dong was about to answer, he raised an eyebrow and looked up at the sky.

"Lin Dong, you dare to kill my Elder Xie Gu's disciple! Come out and face your death!"

As the roar subsided, an old man in a gray robe, wielding a pale white bone staff, charged menacingly towards the sky above Martial Gathering Island. His aura subtly transcended the boundaries of the Life Mysterious Stage and touched upon the Death Mysterious Stage.

"The Elder Xie Gu? He's here to avenge Xu Yun! Quickly, notify the elders!"

The two beauties of the Gu Family turned cold and took out two signal flares, ready to fire them.

How could the experts on the island not react at all when a mere Half-step Death Mysterious Stage expert stormed into Martial Gathering Island, which was jointly guarded by experts from the Five Great Clans?

"Who dares to trespass on my Martial Gathering Island?"

"How dare you! We, the Five Great Clans of Tianfeng, are here!"

In an instant, all the experts at the Life Mysterious Stage from the Five Great Clans took to the air and bravely went to meet them.

In the Chaotic Demon Sea and the Heavenly Wind Sea, even the two great grotto-heavens with experts at the Reincarnation Realm would be greatly troubled by the combined forces of the five major families, let alone a mere half-step Death Profound Realm expert.

"The Elder Xie Gu? What are you doing here on my Martial Gathering Island, the retainer of your Evil Wind Cave Heaven?"

Shentu Mo, an elder of the Shentu Family who Life Mysterious Stage, Perfected Completion, was also surprised when he saw the newcomer.

"Everyone, I, Xie Gu, am not here today to cause trouble for the Five Great Clans, but because Lin Dong, that scoundrel, killed my disciple Xu Yun without cause. I am here to avenge my poor disciple."

A hint of apprehension flashed in the eyes of the Elder Xie Gu, and he said in a deep voice.

He was Half-step Death Mysterious Stage expert, but not a true Death Mysterious Stage expert. He had not completely transcended the Life Mysterious Stage. A Life Mysterious Stage, Perfected Completion expert and several Life Mysterious Stage, Great Achievement experts working together would be enough to hold him back.

At this moment, there are five experts at the peak of the Life Mysterious Stage, Perfected Completion on Martial Gathering Island, and dozens of Life Mysterious Stage experts guarding the island. They could probably beat him to a pulp.

"Teacher, that person is Lin Dong. He is the one who killed Junior Brother Xu Yun."

Within the Wei Family's camp, a young man with a sinister face suddenly darted to the side of the Elder Xie Gu, pointing towards Lin Dong beneath the Primeval Desolation Tower.

The newcomer was none other than Chen Luo, the eldest disciple of the Elder Xie Gu, Life Mysterious Stage, Minor Completion Peak.

"Elders, we have always kept to ourselves. Please hand over Lin Dong, this Xie Gu, and I will leave now."

The Elder Xie Gu glanced coldly at Lin Dong and then said in Youyou.

"Hmph, don't even think about it. First of all, Lin Dong was an outsider invited by my Gu Family, who helped my Gu Family win the Martial Arts Competition and made a contribution to my Gu Family. Secondly, your dead disciple Xu Yun dared to attack my Gu Family disciples under the orders of Wei Song of the Wei Family. He deserved to die. Lin Dong did a good job killing him."

"And your eldest disciple, Chen Luo, was also ordered by the Wei Family to secretly injure my Gu Family member, Gu Yuntian, preventing him from participating in the Martial Arts Competition. We just haven't obtained any evidence yet."

"Xie Gu, don't think that you and your two disciples are innocent. Since you're here today, we'll settle both the old and new scores."

Gu Shuo stepped forward without hesitation and angrily rebuked the Elder Xie Gu.

The reason Lin Dong killed Xu Yun and incurred the enmity of the Elder Xie Gu was to protect the Gu Family's caravan on Mysterious Spirit Island. He was doing things for the Gu Family, so the Gu Family had to protect him no matter what, it was their duty.

"Gu Shuo, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

Now it was the Wei Family's turn to be uneasy. There were some things they could do, but they absolutely could not say anything; they would never admit it, even if they were beaten to death.

"Wei Heng, you old ghost, get out of here. My Gu Family is here today to settle old scores with the Elder Xie Gu. If your Wei Family tries to interfere, don't blame the sword for being merciless."

With his white Gu Shuo glared at the Wei Family elder and responded with considerable domineering confidence.

When the Wei Family's Life Mysterious Stage, Perfected Completion expert heard that the Gu Family had no intention of causing trouble for the Wei Family, he immediately backed down. Only a fool would start a war with a behemoth of the same size as himself over a mere verbal dispute.

The Elder Xie Gu was stunned after hearing this, and glared fiercely at Chen Luo.

His only two disciples secretly targeted the Gu Family at the same time. Who would believe he had no designs on the Gu Family? No matter how good-natured the Gu Family was, they would still have to settle things with him, the Xie Gu.

However, when his mentally challenged disciple sent him the message, he didn't reveal any of these secrets. He didn't think of him when there were benefits, but he remembered him when there were harms. These two wicked disciples are really damn good!

Chen Luo's face turned pale when his secret was exposed, and he quickly lowered his head.

But now, the Elder Xie Gu can't back down even a step. He has dominated the Xie Gu Chaotic Demon Sea with his reputation, so he must take down Lin Dong to avenge his beloved disciple Xu Yun.

Therefore, Lin Dong must die!

"Elder Gu Shuo, do you really intend to go against my Xie Gu for a kid who has nothing to do with the Gu Family?"

Upon realizing this, the Elder Xie Gu immediately stepped forward, and his powerful Origin Energy pressure slowly rippled across the field.

"Elder Xie Gu, do you really think I Gu Shuo, am easily frightened?"

Gu Shuo chuckled coldly and casually clapped his hands. Eight figures with different auras immediately surrounded him: three at the Life Mysterious Stage, Great Achievement and five at the Life Mysterious Stage, Minor Achievement.

The nine of them working together are enough to hold off the Elder Xie Gu Half-step Death Mysterious Stage. As long as they can hold out until the real Death Mysterious Stage expert of the clan arrives, this scoundrel will surely be executed.

"Gu Shuo, you guys..."

The Elder Xie Gu had a rapidly changing expression. As a mere Half-step Death Mysterious Stage expert, he truly lacked the courage to attack the behemoth that was the Gu Family.

Although he was also a nominal retainer of the Evil Wind Cave Heaven, the Evil Wind Cave Heaven was not owned by him, and he would go to war with the Gu Family for his own personal grudges.

"Hehe, Elder Gu Shuo, since we are guests, why don't we hand over the Elder Xie Gu to Lin Dong for reception?"

As the chuckle faded, a figure in black suddenly appeared on the field.