"The Gu Clan is sick... This truly is an unfortunate piece of news." A moment later, in order to prevent Gu Qingfeng from leaking the information, Xiao Yan bound him in place right then and there. After setting up a few seals, he immediately headed straight for the Seventh Peak.
Originally, Xiao Yan had intended to bypass the Seven Peaks and directly present himself to the strong members of the Gu Clan to secure qualifications for entering the Holy Land. However, it now seemed he would have to change his strategy. He had no choice but to sneak into the Ancient Realm first, waiting quietly for an opportunity to step into the Ancient Prison and rescue Gu Yuan and Xun Er's master, the Peerless Heavenly Emperor. Everything else would require careful, long-term deliberation.
"I hope this fellow is able to dismantle those bastards' conspiracy, because the present Ancient Realm is more like a gloomy place that chills one to the bone," Gu Qingfeng stood rooted to the spot, nodding slowly.
A moment later, the Seventh Peak.
"Old man, why aren't you starting already? What are you waiting for?" At this moment, within a rather empty, circular Dou Arena, Liu Hao's expression tightened. He looked at the white-haired elder who was smiling slowly before him and cursed in a low voice.
"Little fellow, do not be impatient."
"I've grown somewhat tired of the usual trials and peak-climbing methods of the past, so let's try something fresh today," the elder stroked his snow-white beard, speaking with a deliberate air of profound mystery. Yet the strength of this fellow had actually reached Eight-Star Dou Xian Mid Stage Perfection, and the oppression contained within it was suffocating.
Crack. With a sound, the void before them suddenly shattered, and Xiao Yan's figure slowly emerged.
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