Relentless pressure

His words were calm, yet incredibly intimidating.

This caused extreme repression in the hearts of the Cultivator of the North Sea Sect.

The person before them could perhaps decide their Life and Death with a single word.

Zou Zhixing a deep breath, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Senior, please hear me out."

"Speak!" Gu Yuanqing said.

Zou Zhixing, "We have come to your Sect only because of the matter of Huang Wenzhong, the Yellow Wind Island. We do not intend to make things difficult for your sect. It's just that the sudden disappearance of the master of an island requires us to get to the bottom of it. The fact that all six sects have come together is also to bear witness to each other's case."

Gu Yuanqing asked with great interest, "And then? Now that you know Huang Wenzhong died at my hands, what do you plan to do? Avenge him and uphold justice?"

Zou Zhixing's expression faltered slightly. Gu Yuanqing's words offered no way out, directly admitting to killing Huang Wenzhong. He forced a smile and said, "There was a misunderstanding before. Senior is a highly skilled person and would not act without cause. Huang Wenzhong must have offended you, which is why he ended up like this."

Gu Yuanqing laughed loudly, "Is that so? I just heard that someone wanted to use the Soul Search of my Qian Yuan Sect disciples to prove their innocence?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Sheng's face immediately turned ugly. When Gu Yuanqing looked over, he even trembled slightly. The two consecutive attacks he had just suffered left him with lingering fear, and he knew that he was no match for him. He said with difficulty, "It's all a misunderstanding. I was just making a suggestion before."

"Yeah?"

Gu Yuanqing remained noncommittal, but his gaze grew increasingly sharp, making every Cultivator on the ship afraid to meet his eyes. They all avoided his gaze, fearing that Gu Yuanqing would notice them.

The scene was extremely tense at one point.

Huo Huai'an had just been communicating with Zou Zhixing, did the same. His gaze suddenly fell on Feng Mingzhi, and he transmitted his voice, "Brother Feng, please consider our shared status as members of the Seven Sects of the North Sea, and remember that the Flying Cangming Sect Flying Immortal Gate helped the Cangming Sect when it was down on its luck, and say a few good words for us."

Feng Mingzhi's face twitched slightly, but he finally forced a smile and clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "Feng Mingzhi of the Cangming Sect greets Senior."

Jiang Hongyun, who had been watching the commotion with great interest, suddenly heard his Senior Brother speak. His eyes widened, and he transmitted his voice, "Senior Brother, what's wrong with you? Why are you interrupting at a time like this? Aren't you just asking for trouble?"

Feng Mingzhi really didn't want to interrupt at this time, but Huo Huai'an brought up the matter from back then, leaving him no choice but to intervene.

Gu Yuanqing looked at Feng Mingzhi, then glanced at Jiang Hongyun, recognizing him as the Cultivator had secretly come to Qian Yuan Island that night.

Jiang Hongyun sensed the gaze, gave a dry laugh, and cupped his hands, saying, "Greetings, Senior."

"This matter has nothing to do with your Cangming Sect, so don't stay here!" Gu Yuanqing waved his hand, and a Gale suddenly arose.

Feng Mingzhi's expression changed slightly. "Senior, please listen..."

He tried to steady himself in the wind, but it was no use.

He and Jiang Hongyun felt dizzy and disoriented, their bodies spinning uncontrollably like leaves in the wind, flying hundreds of miles away.

Having finally regained his footing, Jiang Hongyun straightened his clothes and hair, saying, "Senior Brother, you don't need to be troubled now. You've done what you were supposed to do, so don't do anything foolish. If we go over there again, they won't show any mercy!"

Feng Mingzhi glanced at the now-vanished Qian Yuan Island and gave a wry smile, "I'm not stupid. Sigh, they... well, good luck to them."

The Cultivator near Qian Yuan Island narrowed their eyes. Gu Yuanqing's attack on Yue Sheng was too bizarre for them to understand, but they could clearly see the wind manipulation technique.

The two Void Heaven Cultivator from the Cangming Sect were no weaklings, yet they were utterly powerless against Gu Yuanqing's casual wave of his hand.

When Feng Mingzhi was driven away, Huo Huai'an's expression changed immediately. Unless absolutely necessary, they were unwilling to confront Gu Yuanqing directly.

But everything is developing in a direction he doesn't want to see.

Huo Huai'an, Zou Zhixing, Yue Sheng, Zhang Wushen of the Cloud Sea Sect, and Qi Tonghui of the Tianmeng Sect, the five Void Heaven Great Cultivator, exchanged glances and conveyed a message.

Zou Zhixing cupped his hands again and said, "Senior, that's how things are. Now that things have been clarified, we won't bother you any longer. We'll come to visit again with generous gifts in the future!"

Huo Huai'an forced a smile, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Indeed, senior, we were rash this time. We will definitely come to apologize in person in the future."

The others also made similar polite remarks, while secretly instructing their disciples to start the Tower Ship and prepare for retreat.

Gu Yuanqing chuckled lightly, "You all have a very clever plan. No wonder you are sect leaders and Sect Master. You found a reason to coerce us, and when things went wrong, you used it as an excuse to try and escape unscathed. But is there such a thing as a free lunch?"

The atmosphere in the room immediately became tense.

Zou Zhixing narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Senior, we do not wish to form an enmity with your sect. It is better to resolve enmity than to create it. After all, we are both Sect from the North Sea. We beg you to be lenient. We were rash today, and we are willing to offer generous gifts in the future to make amends for our mistake."

Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "Since you say you're willing to apologize, fine, I'll give you a chance. Leave these six large ships behind, and the five of you will each cut off an arm. That will settle this Karma. Oh, and you from Divine Intent Island, you said you wanted to Soul Search of my Qian Yuan Sect disciples, so leave the Soul Searching Technique behind as well, and I'll spare your lives."

Zou Zhixing's face darkened. "Senior, don't push your luck."

Huo Huai'an couldn't help but say angrily, "Sir, I respect you as a senior and a highly accomplished person, and we are already willing to back down, but that doesn't mean we are people to be slaughtered."

Yue Sheng angrily retorted, "It seems you had no intention of letting us leave at all!"

Qi Tonghui of the Tianmeng Sect sighed, "Senior, why force me so hard?"

Zhang Wushen of the Cloud Sea Sect remained silent, but his True Essence had already flowed down the bow of the ship, activating the ship's Array Formation.

Gu Yuanqing chuckled, "It's not me who's relentlessly pressuring you, but you. You've traveled thousands of miles to come here, just to steal my Qian Yuan Sect's Spirit Liquid and Secret Realm, haven't you? I'm only willing to spare your lives because I'm considering how difficult your cultivation is and not want to commit any more killings. As for you... you dare to speak to me like that, isn't it because of the few boats you're on?"

Gu Yuanqing's guess was correct; these ships were indeed their reliance, having been purchased from the Northern Underworld Immortal Sect at great expense.

With this ship, even Celestial Person would find it difficult to kill them easily. If they were to hand over the ship, they would truly be at the mercy of others.

Zou Zhixing a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Is there really no room for negotiation?"

Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "If you want to live, do as I just said!"