The unfamiliar voice instantly made Gu Yao's body stiffen, because he did not recognize its owner at all. This person was definitely not one of the trusted subordinates he had arranged to guard the area.
More importantly, he had not sensed this person's approach in the slightest! This was a barrier personally set up by Elder Tongxuan!
"Y-yes, that is me. May I ask who you are?" Clinging to his last sliver of hope, Gu Yao sought confirmation from the man.
"Hehe, weren't you looking for me?" As Xiao Wujiu answered Gu Yao, he slowly came into view.
A large, bony hand suddenly appeared within the spatial barrier created by a high-level Half-Saint. It violently tore the barrier apart, then pulled hard, ripping open a passage wide enough for two people to pass through.
Gu Yao's eyes widened as he stared in shock at the young man who stepped out. It was Xiao Wujiu, the very person they had been searching for!
After tearing through space, Xiao Wujiu stood there in a blood-red robe, an amused smile on his face as he watched Gu Yao mockingly. In his hand was a long black banner emitting dark mist. Faint howls could be heard from within, and it exuded an exceptionally sinister aura.
"You're Xiao Wujiu?!" Gu Yao stared gravely at Xiao Wujiu, who had so easily torn apart the barrier. His body had already tensed, ready to react at any moment.
"What do you want? We can discuss anything. Elder Tongxuan, a high-level Half-Saint of my clan, is here as well. Elder Gu Nanhai also led several Saint elders toward the Northwest Continent a few days ago."
"The news of your return was exposed when you attacked Elder Gu Chen, and I... I can negotiate terms for you. Even after the