"What is he..."
Behind the assembled experts, Gu Xun'er stared in astonishment at the figure ahead, completely enveloped in black mist. Although she could not make out his features, she recognized Hun Changqing at a glance.
Seeing his abnormal state, Gu Xun'er unconsciously clenched her jade-white hands tight. She anxiously wondered what Hun Changqing had encountered in the Bodhi Ancient Tree's secret realm, terrified that something had truly happened to him.
"Young miss, should we intervene?"
Hun Changqing's strange condition had momentarily left Gu Xun'er unable to control her emotions. Elder Gu Zhi beside her noticed her loss of composure and instinctively asked.
"Whew... no need. Let's wait and see."
Hearing Gu Zhi, Gu Xun'er immediately came back to her senses. She drew a deep breath, relaxed her clenched fists, and waved a hand at him. Although Hun Changqing's condition remained unclear, she could not afford to lose her footing. She would first see what he intended to do, then decide. She had already activated her contingency; even if something truly happened to Hun Changqing, once they brought him back to the Gu Clan, the clan's deep resources would surely restore him.
"Yes, young miss."
Gu Zhi had no objection to Gu Xun'er's decision. On this journey, her wishes took precedence in everything. Whatever she said went. He respectfully acknowledged her order, then slowly withdrew.
"Hmph! Enough of your tricks! You're no Dou Sheng. Do you really think you can stand against all the experts here? Hand over the fortune of the Bodhi Ancient Tree!"
At the front of the crowd, Hun Yu stared at the figure before him, whose terrifying aura resembled a demon god poised to destroy heaven and earth. His expression darkened as he suppressed the trembling and dread in his heart. Then, with a fierce shout,