After Kong Qing and the old man left, Hong Ding looked at Gu Rong with a beaming smile. He patted her shoulder and said happily, "Girl, well done. If your parents were still alive, they would certainly be proud of you. Being able to survive the tribulation with the aptitude of a Heaven-Rank Soul was something not just anyone could accomplish!"
Gu Rong smiled. "I was just lucky! By the way, Uncle Hong Ding, are you going to Barren Mountain Dragon City?"
Gu Wen narrowed his eyes and let out a long sigh. "Is this because of the Tomb of the Demon Gods?"
Lin Bai stood silently to the side without interrupting. Besides, these were not matters he could stick his nose into!
Hong Ding looked kindly at Gu Rong and said, "That Tomb of the Demon Gods was a resource your parents exchanged for the human race with their lives. Naturally, I cannot let them guard it alone. Now that the Tomb of the Demon Gods is about to open, I must go to Barren Mountain Dragon City to meet several Demon Emperors and discuss our plans at length!"
"Those Demon Emperors have already sworn the Demonic Heart Oath. I believe they won't go back on their word!"
"Also, Gu Wen, once you return, select the outstanding martial artists in the Gu Lineage who are above the Quasi-Dao Realm but below the Calamity Dao Realm. Bring them to Barren Mountain Dragon City to prepare for the Tomb of the Demon Gods!"
Gu Wen frowned. "You're going alone? Will that be all right? Why don't I go with you?"
Gu Rong also said, "Since this concerns the Tomb of the Demon Gods, I'll go with Uncle Hong Ding too!"
Hong Ding shook his head. "Those Demon Emperors can't do anything