Heavenly Human Sacred Hall

Gu Yunying stared blankly at North Spring Mountain. Just a few steps away, the mountain was shrouded in mist, and nothing could be seen at all.

During their meeting today, she could feel that Gu Yuanqing was still as kind to her as ever, but for some reason, she felt very distant from him.

At that moment, all three of them felt something suddenly appear in their hands—a Jade Bottle.

Gu Yuanqing's voice rang in her ears. "There's nothing much in the Mountain, so I'll give you these little things."

Prince Qing immediately guessed what it was and quickly bowed to express his gratitude.

Li Changyan quickly followed suit and bowed, while Gu Yunying returned the bow gracefully.

What she didn't know was that this Spirit Spring was specially collected by Gu Yuanqing from the core of North Spring Mountain, making it far superior to ordinary spring water.

The group stood at the mountain gate for a while before leaving.

They hadn't gone far when Li Shi'an and Ji Dai came towards them.

"Third Uncle," Prince Qing said with a cupped hand and a smile.

Li Changyan bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Grand Uncle."

Gu Yunying also bowed.

Li Shi'an laughed and asked, "How is it?"

Prince Qing, "Upon returning, we must prepare to set the date for the betrothal."

Li Shi'an expressed his delight, then instructed Li Changyan to treat Yunying well in the future. After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "Did you see anyone in the mountains?"

Prince Qing was taken aback. "Never."

Li Shi'an was somewhat disappointed, but also relieved.

Gu Yuanqing ignored the affairs at the foot of the mountain and walked a few steps to the top of the back mountain. With a thought, the Cloudmist in the sky dispersed, revealing a Red Moon.

He looked up into the distance; this direction led to the Ancestral Mountain of the Iron Eater Beast.

Just now, a Sword Light swept across the mountaintop, paused briefly at a distance, and a Divine Sense swept towards North Spring Mountain North Spring Mountain, but was blocked outside the mountain.

Gu Yuanqing used this to determine that the Sword Light belonged to the Human Race, and its Divine Sense strength was much stronger than Lan Tinglie's, but still inferior to the Iron Eater Tribe's ancestor.

Based on this, Gu Yuanqing judged that this person's cultivation level was at least at the Void Heaven Realm, or even at the Celestial Person.

That's why Gu Yuanqing was in a hurry to send Gu Yunying and the others down the mountain.

The entry of Human Race Expert into the territory of the Iron-Eating Tribe must mean something. Could it be that this great war is ultimately going to spill over into this area?

Gu Yuanqing gazed into the distance for a long time before heading back into the courtyard.

Suddenly, a voice was faintly heard. "Get out! My Iron Eater Tribe does not wish to be involved in the conflict between humans and demons. If you dare to trespass again, you will be making an enemy of our clan."

Gu Yuanqing circulated his Cultivation Method to Empowerment his eyes. This was a Pupil Technique recorded in the Nine Nether Purgatory Scripture. Although he could not fully master this technique due to different Cultivation Method, once he used it, the improvement in his eyesight was astonishing.

A Giant Bear could be vaguely seen standing tall and imposing, its power creating ripples in the air.

A figure was enveloped in the Sword Light and retreated rapidly. After retreating a thousand feet, he seemed to say something, but the Giant Bear standing there was enraged and raised its paw to strike, sending the figure flying backward like a meteor.

The Sword Light dissipated considerably, as if it had been injured. He then rode the Sword Light away, still heading towards North Spring Mountain.

As soon as Gu Yuanqing had a thought, the Cloudmist once again shrouded North Spring Mountain.

The Sword Light stopped again outside North Spring Mountain, its Divine Sense sweeping North Spring Mountain without restraint before it roared, "Since you are also Human Race, why don't you come out and meet me?"

Gu Yuanqing found it strange that he believed North Spring Mountain could conceal his aura, and even Celestial Person would not be able to detect his identity.

The man's tone turned slightly colder as he shouted, "Don't play dumb. I sensed spying coming from this direction before I even reached Bamboo Mountain. The Array Formation formations within this Mountain are hidden and unpredictable; no other race could have set them up."

Standing atop the mountain, Gu Yuanqing realized that this was what had aroused suspicion. However, he still hesitated slightly, for this man exuded a strong aura of ruthlessness.

Moreover, as far as he knew, all the Human Race Expert were obligated to participate in the battle after the Nine-Sound Heavenly King Bell; if they met, it would only cause more trouble.

Sure enough, he heard the man say coldly, "I am Ji Xian of the Heavenly Human Sacred Hall, and also serve as the wartime Oversight of the Human Race. When the Heavenly King Bell tolls nine times, the survival of the Human Race is in imminent danger. Everyone has the responsibility to protect the race and obey the orders of the Heavenly Human Sacred Hall. Otherwise, you will be considered a traitor and executed as a warning to the world."

Gu Yuanqing frowned upon hearing this, not expecting that the first trouble in the Human Race's war would not come from other races, but from the Human Race itself.

He did not find anything wrong with the Human Race's actions. If they were to encounter a real crisis, everyone would harbor selfish motives, be afraid of fighting, and be unable to work together. The only way out would be defeat and death. Just like the ancient armies of Blue Star, there were always supervisors behind them when they went to war, and anyone who deserted would be killed without exception.

However, he is not from this world, so what responsibility does he bear?

Besides, his own cultivation level is only at the Dao Fire Realm, unlike those from the Demon Realm. If he were to show himself in public, he would inevitably face numerous troubles.

Seeing no reaction below, Ji Xian raised an eyebrow. This only confirmed his judgment. If it were any other race, they would have shown themselves long ago. He thought of the imminent war Human Race, which was on the verge of breaking out, yet this person was hiding here. He raised his hand and waved, sending Sword Qi down.

With a thought, Gu Yuanqing used his Object Control Method. The Sword Qi energy wasn't very powerful, seemingly a test, but its power level was far beyond what he had experienced in previous battles. It was only after the Sword Qi sank One Zhang into North Spring that it was completely neutralized.

Gu Yuanqing was already slightly angry. He didn't want to make enemies with the Human Race Expert of this world at this time, but that didn't mean he would let himself be bullied.

He was about to disperse the Cloudmist.

Suddenly, a huge, Iron Eater Beast phantom appeared in the air. It was the old patriarch, roaring, "Human Race! Heavenly Human Realm Cultivator are not allowed to enter without our permission! Why don't you leave? Do you really want to declare war on our race?"

Ji Xian took a deep breath, glanced coldly at the foot of the mountain, and transformed into a streak of Sword Light, disappearing into the distance.

Gu Yuanqing withdrew his hand, his gaze slightly darkening.

He always felt that this matter wouldn't end so simply; even in just a short encounter, he could sense this Human Heart's character.

Fortunately, it was in the territory of the Iron Eater Tribe, so this person was more cautious in his actions; otherwise, the trouble would have been even greater.

The illusory image of the Iron Eater Tribe's patriarch dissipated, and Gu Yuanqing bowed in that direction, considering it a relief for him regardless.

North Spring Mountain returned to silence, and Gu Yuanqing recalled the words he had just heard.

"Human-Demon War? Could this great war truly be between the Human Race and the Demon Race?"

Gu Yuanqing felt that it couldn't be that simple, and judging from her previous conversations with Xing Fei and Lan Tinglie, the friction between humans and demons hadn't reached the point of triggering such a serious Heavenly King Bell; there must be another reason.

However, we also heard some good news today: Celestial Person Cultivator are not allowed to trespass into the territory of other races without authorization, otherwise it would be tantamount to declaring war.

Therefore, as long as the Iron Eater Tribe still exists, the troubles they encounter in the future should all be those below the Heavenly Human Realm. Gu Yuanqing is not very confident in dealing with the Heavenly Human Realm Cultivator, but he is not so afraid of those below the Void Heaven Realm.

"Regardless, cultivation is fundamental. Even within the territory of the Iron Eater Tribe, safety is not guaranteed; the tree may wish to remain still, but the wind will not cease. The best way to deal with trouble is to become strong enough!"

Gu Yuanqing descended from the mountaintop and saw Aunt Feng standing at the courtyard gate. She seemed to sense something was wrong as well, holding the Blood Tiger Yao Blade in her hand, circulating her True Qi within her body, and looking tense.

Gu Yuanqing smiled slightly, "Auntie, it's alright, you should go and rest."

At this time, Aunt Feng's cultivation had reached the True Martial Fourth Layer. In this Spirit Mountain, she drank Spirit Water every day, and her cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds every day. This was even though she was already old and past the age of cultivation, and her aptitude was constantly improving in the Spiritual Qi.

When Gu Yuanqing returned to his Courtyard, he saw a figure coming up from the side road. It was Zhang Xuanlin. Gu Yuanqing had suppressed his Divine Sense, and he was only able to control the Puppet body.

Therefore, they walked here faster than the Ordinary Person.

Gu Yuanqing and the others remained where they were, knowing that Zhang Xuanlin definitely had something to say.

It has been almost three months since they arrived here, and Gu Yuanqing has spoken with him less than five times.

In the past, Gu Yuanqing didn't want the two from the Lingxu Sect to see his true nature and disturb his cultivation, so he restricted their movements to the left side.

Zhang Xuanlin also seemed reluctant to meet Gu Yuanqing, preferring to either enjoy the scenery in the Mountain near his Courtyard or meditate and rest in the courtyard.

Ji Qingyun was much busier, having to fetch water, clean the Courtyard and rooms, boil water and cook food, and occasionally go to Aunt Feng to get some things.

Zhang Xuanlin's body was Puppet, which was fine because the Spiritual Qi of North Spring Mountain was abundant, which was equivalent to nourishing him every day. However, Ji Qingyun's Divine Sense was completely sealed, and he could not circulate his Cultivation Method. Even though he was at the Divine Platform Realm, he still needed to eat something occasionally to maintain his physical condition.

Zhang Xuanlin arrived at Gu Yuanqing's Courtyard.

"Was that also Human Race Cultivator from the Demon Realm?"

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "It's rare that Sect Master wants to chat with me. Please come inside."

Gu Yuanqing invited Zhang Xuanlin to sit down in the courtyard, used his Object Control Method to fetch a pot of Spirit Water, summoned tea leaves sent from the Imperial Palace, and brewed two cups.

He then nodded and said, "It is indeed Demon Realm Human."

"Cultivator at the Heavenly Human Realm?"

Gu Yuanqing glanced at Zhang Xuanlin with surprise.

Zhang Xuanlin smiled calmly, "Although I am Split Soul, my essence is still that of Heavenly Human Divine Sense. Even though you have sealed it, I can still sense some of it."

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "Then, Sect Master, have you sensed what my cultivation level is?"

Zhang Xuanlin stared at Gu Yuanqing for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't know. Young Master Gu's aura has become one with this Spirit Mountain, and it cannot be judged by ordinary cultivation levels."

Gu Yuanqing exclaimed, "As expected of a Heavenly Human Realm Cultivator, even in this state, you can still perceive so many things."

Zhang Xuanlin said, "Young friend Gu, are you trying to boast that even a Heavenly Human Realm Cultivator couldn't do anything to you if they came to the Mountain?"

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "Sect Master, you're overthinking it. I was merely marveling at the wonders of Cultivator at the Heavenly Human Realm."

Zhang Xuanlin didn't want to talk about this. No matter how miraculous it was, wasn't it still suppressed Mountain? He brought up the previous topic again.

"Just now, I heard that celestial Old Man from the Demon Realm Celestial Person say that the survival of the Human Race in this world is in imminent danger. May I ask what this is?"

Gu Yuanqing chuckled lightly, "Isn't Sect Master hostile towards the Human Heart of the Demon Realm? Why would he care about their arrival at this time?"

Zhang Xuanlin said calmly, "Now that we've arrived in the Demon Realm, we should learn more about it. The Demon Realm and the Cultivation World have been enemies since ancient times, and a Old Man might break out at any time. I'm just making some preparations. Even if we can't use them now, perhaps the younger generation in the Cultivation World will find them useful many years later."

Gu Yuanqing smiled slightly, "Sect Master is truly Righteous Cause and admirable. It's alright to tell you about this, but let's discuss it later. Before that, I have a deal that would benefit both of us. Would you like to hear it, Senior?"