Another encounter with the Sanyang Sect

"What do you mean by looking at me like that, fellow Daoist?" Yi Yunbo asked, somewhat puzzled.

"It's nothing!" Gu Yuanqing withdrew his gaze, but thought to himself that this Human Heart was quite perceptive, able to sense his Fated Connection.

Yi Yunbo sensed that Gu Yuanqing had something left unsaid, but since the other party hadn't said it, he didn't press further and said, "The matter of Guest Elder isn't a big deal, but it's not insignificant either. Brother Gu has asked me for two days. Also, since Brother Gu wants to challenge the Divine Fishing Ranking, he'd better prepare accordingly."

Gu Yuanqing asked, "What do I need to prepare?"

"At least you should change your Fishing Gear, Daoist Friend. Are you really going to use this Yellow Grade Low Rank Black Iron Fishing Gear to fish for Earth Tier Dao Soul?"

Gu Yuanqing patted the Fishing Gear slung over his shoulder and nodded, saying, "It's fine, I find it quite handy."

Yi Yunbo was silent for a moment, then said, "I have a few sets of unused Fishing Gear in my Sect's Residence. How about I lend Daoist Friend when the time comes?"

"That's fine too." Gu Yuanqing smiled gently.

Seeing Gu Yuanqing's nonchalant attitude, as if nothing bothered him, Yi Yunbo couldn't help but wonder if his decision this time had been somewhat rash.

Although the person before me is strong, he is ultimately not Celestial Person.

Even with special methods, a Earth Tier Dao Soul is not comparable to Profound Tier. Calculation Dao Soul takes the bait, can it be captured?

Yi Yunbo took out a Jade Talisman and said, "This talisman is Communication Spirit Talisman, specially made for the Ancient Realm. I will Daoist Friend in three days. Daoist Friend can wait outside my Illusionary Spirit Sect Residence at that time."

Gu Yuanqing took it and said, "Good!"

"Daoist Friend, please be careful." Yi Yunbo gave Gu Yuanqing one last look, then cupped his hands and disappeared from the spot.

Gu Yuanqing then turned and headed deeper into the Great Mountain.

A moment later, several Dao Body followed in the direction he had just gone.

At that moment, his figure reappeared in the same spot and fled in another direction, but not long after, he felt someone following him from afar.

Gu Yuanqing sneered, "You're courting death!"

He pressed his palm backward from mid-air, instantly increasing his speed several times over.

More than ten miles away, a person opened up Void Heaven Domain in horror and summoned Ancient Artifact, but his Physical Body was still mostly destroyed.

Gu Yuanqing glanced back.

"His Physical Body wasn't completely destroyed? At the Void Heaven Peak, he's unlike someone from a small sect. It seems my fishing has already spread. I was wary of the Illusionary Spirit Sect, so I only followed from a distance. But as soon as Yi Yunbo from the Illusionary Spirit Sect left, someone immediately followed."

These Cultivator from the Exquisite World are extremely eager to learn the art of fishing for Dao Soul. Even though Gu Yuanqing had already taken drastic measures, it was still difficult to extinguish their desires.

This is also why he chose to become Guest Elder of the Illusionary Spirit Sect.

Although he was confident that he could hide his presence and return to the Boundless River without being noticed by many people, once he started to catch Dao Soul frequently, it wouldn't be long before he would return to the sight of others.

What has arrived now is still the Void Heaven; perhaps soon, it will be the Celestial Person who arrive.

Even some of the larger Sect would be tempted.

Although Gu Yuanqing, an ordinary Celestial Person, was not afraid, this would undoubtedly lead him into endless trouble, and he would have to be extremely careful even when Refinement the Dao Soul.

Gu Yuanqing also had another option: to temporarily leave the Ancient Realm. Perhaps after a few years, when the storm had passed, he could leave. But this was not a long-term solution.

After all, the Ancient Realm was where Gu Yuanqing sought fortuitous opportunity, and it was even of great use once he reached the Heavenly Human Realm.

Having found a safe place, Gu Yuanqing temporarily withdrew from the Ancient Realm.

Having been here for more than half a month, the years of Refinement and purification of the Dao Resonance have gradually begun to impact my consciousness. I need to use the Red Dust Wine to resolve the hidden dangers before planning the next step.

Two days later, Gu Yuanqing had adjusted himself to his best condition and then entered the Ancient Realm again.

He put the Heavenly Human Token, Fishing Gear, and other items back on his person and was about to leave when he suddenly frowned.

"It must have been the Ancient Artifact from the Golden Peak Hall that I picked up that leaked its aura. However, to be able to see through my scheme, the visitor must be Celestial Person being!"

Gu Yuanqing stood in the crevice of the rocks, looking up at the ground, his gaze meeting that of a person piercing through the layers of rocks.

This person was wearing Purple Robe, and the sleeve pattern of the Sanyang Sect was gold, which was the symbol of the Sanyang Sect Elder.

Although they had never met, Gu Yuanqing was very familiar with his aura. When he first came to the Boundless River, he killed Zhuang Tianlai, and this person was one of the people who came to search for him.

Gu Yuanqing shifted his gaze to the side and saw Zhuang Tianlai again.

In addition, another Celestial Person aura has locked onto this place.

"Two Celestial Person and three Void Heaven Sanyang Sect certainly thinks highly of me!" Gu Yuanqing murmured to himself.

"Now that Daoist Friend has entered the Ancient Realm, why hide underground any longer? Why not come out and have a chat?" The Sanyang Sect Elder, who met Gu Yuanqing's gaze, said with a smile. He was none other than Chen Baotian, Master of Zhuang Tianlai.

Gu Yuanqing's expression hardened slightly. He now only had two choices: either retreat to the Ancient Realm or go out and face it.

Leaving the Ancient Realm would resolve the current crisis, but this place might be heavily fortified, and the next time we enter, we'll face more than just two Celestial Person.

In the Ancient Realm, the greatest worry is having one's entrance and exit points guarded, which is far more risky than a direct confrontation.

Sect can invite their fellow disciples to come and protect them in advance, but Gu Yuanqing is all alone and has to face it all by himself.

Seeing that Gu Yuanqing remained silent for a while, Zhuang Tianlai snorted, "You weren't so cowardly when you destroyed my Ancient Realm body that day. What, are you too afraid to come out today?"

A flash of hatred crossed Zhuang Tianlai's eyes, then he bowed and cupped his hands. "Master is right to reprimand me. However, I only wanted to make a deal that day. This Daoist Friend refused, and I did not force him. But he relied on his cultivation and destroyed my Ancient Realm body, causing great damage to my Divine Soul and reversing my cultivation level. I beg Master to do justice for me!"

Chen Baotian nodded and said, "I know a little about this matter. However, as Sect Sanyang Sect the Exquisite World, even though you are my disciple, we cannot only listen to your side of the story, lest the Cultivator of the world say that our Sanyang Sect is oppressing our Fellow Cultivator. Daoist Friend, since both sides are already here, why don't we come out and confront each other face to face and make things clear... Don't you agree, Fellow Daoist Qiu!"

At this point, he suddenly turned his head to look at a certain spot.

There, an Elder of the Illusionary Spirit Sect suddenly appeared, and right beside him was Yi Yunbo.

Although Gu Yuanqing was underground, he was fully aware of the Motion and Stillness. He stepped out of the ground and chuckled, "I was wondering when the Sanyang Sect became so reasonable. It turns out someone else has arrived."

Yi Yunbo was able to find this place because of the Communication Spirit Talisman he gave to Gu Yuanqing. He tried to contact Gu Yuanqing but failed, so he followed the aura and found that the Celestial Person of the Sanyang Sect were guarding this place. He then asked his Master to come and support him.