Windy?
A little cold?
At this moment, Zuo Jiang was somewhat bewildered.
What exactly had happened to the Holy Lord?
Jing Zhi suddenly said, “Let’s go!”
After speaking, she turned and left, her back appearing somewhat despondent.
Today had been a heavy blow to her!
She had never been so openly scorned before!
The look in that plain-dressed woman’s eyes truly regarded her as nothing more than an ant!
Just how strong was that woman?
It was a mystery.
Moments later, Jing Zhi arrived at her palace. By now, her physical body had mostly recovered.
Although the plain-dressed woman had destroyed her body, she hadn’t harmed her foundation, allowing her to restore herself.
In front of the great hall, a middle-aged man stood quietly.
He was tall and clad in a black robe, exuding an invisible yet overwhelming pressure that made him seem immensely powerful.
This man was Gu Ming, the patriarch of the Ancient Demon Clan!
Seeing Jing Zhi, Gu Ming nodded slightly. “Miss Jing Zhi.”
Jing Zhi smiled. “Patriarch Gu Ming, it has been many years.”
Gu Ming nodded. “Indeed.”
Jing Zhi chuckled, “Let’s get to business. What do you think of Ye Xuan?”
Gu Ming replied, “Quite mysterious.”
Jing Zhi blinked. “He’s not a simple man.”
Gu Ming nodded. “Indeed, not simple.”
Jing Zhi sat on a recliner and said, “Does Patriarch Gu Ming desire that little tower?”
Gu Ming countered, “Does Miss Jing Zhi not?”
Jing Zhi smiled. “Of course, I do! But there is only one little tower, isn’t there?”
Gu Ming was silent for a moment before saying, “Let’s seize it first, then discuss ownership. What do you think?”
Jing Zhi shook her head. “Patriarch Gu Ming, don’t try to deceive me. If we seize it, my Holy Hall won’t be able to compete with your Ancient Demon Clan.”
Gu Ming said, “Miss Jing Zhi, you’re too modest.”
Jing Zhi shook her head and smiled. “This is not modesty, just self-awareness.”
Gu Ming asked, “Then what does Miss Jing Zhi propose?”
Jing Zhi pondered for a moment before saying, “If we obtain it, we share ownership. Of course, the little tower can remain with you, but my Holy Hall must also have access to it. How about that?”
Gu Ming nodded. “Agreed.”
Jing Zhi smiled. “Since the Ancient Demon Clan holds the tower, you should contribute more effort. No objections, I presume?”
Gu Ming looked at Jing Zhi. “How so?”
Jing Zhi laughed. “Your Ancient Demon Clan will deal with Ye Xuan and those behind him, while I will handle An Wu Jun. However, if you’re willing to let my Holy Hall have the little tower, we can take care of Ye Xuan and his backers instead.”
Gu Ming chuckled. “So, Miss Jing Zhi believes that Ye Xuan and his allies are harder to deal with than An Wu Jun?”
Jing Zhi shook her head. “Not necessarily. It’s just that An Wu Jun’s strength hasn’t fully recovered yet, making him easier to handle. However, Ye Xuan and his people are no pushovers—especially that plain-dressed woman. I’ve heard she has reached the Divine Emperor Realm and possesses extraordinary power.”
“Divine Emperor?”
Gu Ming frowned slightly. “Can that be confirmed?”
Jing Zhi shook her head. “Not for certain, but based on my estimation, she’s close.”
Gu Ming said, “Such a powerful individual, yet we’ve never heard of her?”
Jing Zhi laughed. “Patriarch Gu Ming, this universe is vast! Isn’t it normal for a few supreme powerhouses to appear?”
Gu Ming nodded. “That’s true.”
Jing Zhi smiled. “So, will you handle Ye Xuan and his backers, or An Wu Jun?”
Gu Ming suddenly asked, “Have you seen that plain-dressed woman?”
Jing Zhi shook her head. “Never. Her strength is just my speculation. I can’t say for sure if she’s in the Divine Emperor Realm, but she’s undoubtedly formidable.”
Gu Ming fell silent.
Naturally, he did not fully trust Jing Zhi. He had already sent people to investigate Ye Xuan’s backers.
Jing Zhi suddenly smiled. “Patriarch Gu Ming, we don’t have much time! Ye Xuan’s power grows at a terrifying rate thanks to that little tower—especially now that he has An Wu Jun by his side.”
Gu Ming nodded and smiled. “No rush—just half a day.”
Jing Zhi nodded. “Then I’ll wait for your news.”
With that, she turned and entered the great hall.
Gu Ming glanced at Jing Zhi, his brows furrowing slightly.
He was wary of this woman.
She was too cunning!
He feared she might set a trap for him.
Thus, he needed to investigate Ye Xuan himself.
He, too, believed that Ye Xuan and his backers were not ordinary. Otherwise, Jing Zhi would have already killed Ye Xuan and taken the little tower.
About an hour later, an elder of the Ancient Demon Clan appeared before Gu Ming.
Gu Ming said, “Speak.”
The elder said in a deep voice, “Patriarch, there are two people behind Ye Xuan. One is the man in green, the Sword Alliance’s master—his strength is unknown. The other is the plain-dressed woman who claims to be Ye Xuan’s sister—her power is also unknown! However, my sources report that she kills with a single sword strike and previously obliterated the Dire Star Domain. Our people estimate she is at least at the Divine Emperor level.”
Pausing, he added, “At the very least, Divine Emperor level!”
Gu Ming looked at the elder. “At least?”
The elder nodded. “Yes!”
Divine Emperor Realm!
Gu Ming fell into deep thought.
The elder continued, “As for Ye Xuan’s origins, some say he is an outsider, but there’s no proof. He was born in a small world, though some suspect he is a reincarnated being. His abilities are truly abnormal—he has been practicing swordsmanship for less than ten years yet can already kill Divine Rank experts in an instant!”
Gu Ming asked, “What about the little tower and that sword?”
The elder said solemnly, “He does indeed possess a little tower and a sword, both divine artifacts. The little tower is particularly remarkable—it’s said that one hundred years inside is equivalent to just one day outside! Though this may be an exaggeration, the tower is undoubtedly extraordinary. Ye Xuan’s rapid power growth could be explained by it.”
Gu Ming suddenly asked, “That plain-dressed woman—did she create the little tower and sword?”
The elder shook his head. “We don’t know! Information on her is extremely scarce.”
Gu Ming remained silent.
The elder added, “Too many mysteries remain—whether Ye Xuan is truly an outsider, and where he got that little tower and sword…”
He looked at Gu Ming. “Patriarch, we must be cautious with him!”
Gu Ming was silent for a moment before saying, “The Ancient Demon Clan must obtain that tower! If we do, we will be invincible in this universe! Moreover, it could allow us to transcend this universe entirely!”
The elder said solemnly, “That may be true, but we must proceed carefully—whether with Ye Xuan or that Holy Lord Jing Zhi…”
Gu Ming said, “Of course! Especially that woman—we must be on guard!”
He remained wary of Jing Zhi.
A moment later, Gu Ming said, “Notify Elder Gu Qing and the others to come at once. We must seize that little tower!”
The elder bowed slightly. “Understood!”
Then, he turned and left.
Gu Ming slowly closed his eyes.
The little tower!
That was why he had come in person!
If the little tower was as powerful as rumored, then once he obtained it, he might have a chance to transcend this universe!
A moment later, Gu Ming turned and left.
…
Inside the little tower, Ye Xuan, who had been cultivating, suddenly stepped out.
As soon as he exited, the Supreme Law Blossom appeared before him.
Ye Xuan said, “You’re here?”
