Chapter 1034: Gathering of All Sides

"Brother Lianshi, you have just emerged from seclusion and do not know that a major incident has occurred at the Gold Origin Immortal Palace. It is said that over a hundred years ago, a lone figure stormed the palace, slaughtering Palace Master Dongfang Bai, his subordinates the Five Yin of Heaven, and other experts. The Gold Origin Immortal Palace's strength has greatly diminished, and for some reason, the Celestial Court has yet to send anyone to take charge. So they likely will not attend this time." The gray-haired old woman glanced at the white-haired old man and spoke slowly.

"Such a thing! Dongfang Bai was a peak Taiyi realm cultivator, his true strength even comparable to a Daluo realm cultivator. Who did this? Could it be the Reincarnation Hall?" The white-haired old man's body trembled, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"It is said to be the work of a man named Han Li on the Immortal Slaying List. It is unclear whether he is a member of the Reincarnation Hall. However, the Celestial Court has likely never encountered such... absurdity since ancient times. Now the Celestial Court has issued a pursuit order with a heavy reward for his capture, but there has been no news of him. Perhaps he has already left the Gold Origin Immortal Domain." The gray-haired old woman chuckled.

The white-haired old man nodded thoughtfully, his expression returning to calm, though his eyes still flickered.

At that moment, near the group from the Yellow Wind Sect, a man and a woman stood.

Both were dressed in black robes. The woman was a young girl of delicate beauty, while the man was thin and slightly pale.

Hearing the conversation among the Yellow Wind Sect members, the two looked over with somewhat peculiar expressions.

"After so many years, Brother Han, the surprises you give me keep increasing." The young girl's lips curled slightly as she murmured in a barely audible voice.

"What, do you want to go find that man? Don't forget our mission." The black-robed youth looked at the young girl and frowned, transmitting his voice.

"Don't worry, I know what's important." The young girl waved her hand and said indifferently.

At that moment, several grand blue beams shot over from afar, carrying an extremely dense aura of water, and arrived in an instant.

As the遁光 flickered, four blue-robed cultivators appeared and descended directly downward.

The auras emitted by the four were all immense, all being Taiyi realm existences. Those ahead quickly made way.

"They are from the Heavenly Water Sect! I didn't expect them to come too." The yellow-faced man from the Yellow Wind Sect changed expression slightly and said softly.

The expressions of the other Yellow Wind Sect members also changed, as did those nearby.

The four from the Heavenly Water Sect paid no attention to those around them and quickly arrived near the golden light pillar.

Two walked in front: one was a woman of about twenty-one or twenty-two, with willow-leaf eyebrows and a beautiful face, exquisitely lovely, but with a cold expression, like a fairy from the Moon Palace, constantly radiating a sense of keeping others at a distance.

The other was a middle-aged man with a burly build, narrow eyes, and an aquiline nose, exuding a fierce aura that made one shiver at first sight.

The two behind were a thick-browed, tall and sturdy man, and a refined youth holding a folding fan, like a dashing young master from the mortal world.

The sects standing at the front, such as the Lingxiao Sect, also quickly moved aside to make room.

"Fairy Su Anxi, Daoist friend Jin Liu, it has been many years since we parted at Dang Lake. Your elegance remains the same. I never thought the strange phenomenon here would attract you two as well." A broad-faced man from the Lingxiao Sect stepped forward, smiling at the cold-faced woman and the middle-aged man, but with a hint of probing.

"What, is this place your Lingxiao Sect's territory? Are we not allowed to come?" Jin Liu glanced at the broad-faced man and said coldly.

"How dare I? It's just that the Heavenly Water Sect is quite far from here, and you two are important figures in the sect. Your joint arrival here makes us all curious. Could it be that you two know what lies beneath this phenomenon?" The broad-faced man shook his head and said, his eyes flickering.

Forget Worry Pavilion, Blazing Light City, and other forces also looked over.

Under the gaze of so many, Jin Liu's brow furrowed slightly.

"We two were handling matters near the Gold Origin Mountain Range and heard of this phenomenon, so we came to investigate. We know nothing about what's here. However, the Green Vine Valley is closest to here; they should have some clues, right?" Su Anxi interjected, her voice cold yet lively, then looked toward a group of green-robed cultivators not far away.

"Although our Green Vine Valley is closest, this place is quite desolate and rarely visited, so we hadn't noticed it before. But I have sent people to investigate. This mountain hollow is called Green Silk Hollow, and it is indeed somewhat strange. There is a White Head Valley within it. According to some nearby mortals, there is a clear spring in the valley that can rejuvenate the aged and dying. However, the spring is now enveloped by the light pillar and cannot be examined." A handsome green-robed man stepped out from the Green Vine Valley crowd and quickly explained, as if afraid of becoming a target.

"Rejuvenation... that is somewhat rare. Could it be related to time laws? Is that spring the legendary Water of Time?" Su Anxi's face showed a trace of surprise, then she speculated.

"The Water of Time is far too precious to appear in such a remote place. Mortals are foolish; perhaps the spring has nothing to do with this light pillar phenomenon." Jin Liu shook his head and said.

Su Anxi glanced at Jin Liu but said nothing.

"Haha! Fellow Daoists have arrived quickly. I, Lei, am late." A loud voice suddenly rang out, rumbling and echoing over the hollow.

Hearing this, everyone's expressions changed as they looked up.

Jin Liu also frowned and looked toward the distant sky.

Su Anxi's face turned cold, and a chilling aura suddenly burst from her body.

A golden light appeared at the horizon, then rapidly expanded and brightened, turning into a golden sun-like mass that shone so brightly that everyone in the hollow could not open their eyes.

"Lei Yuce, you really put on quite a show." Jin Liu sneered and flicked his sleeve.

A layer of blue light like water waves shot out from his hand and rapidly spread.

Wherever it passed, the dazzling golden light vanished, as if absorbed by the blue light.

"Heh! Daoist Jin's 'Canghai Divine Art' is increasingly exquisite. Admirable." The golden light in the air flickered and disappeared, revealing two figures descending.

The first was a robust man in his thirties, wearing a golden robe, with a powerful build. Even through his clothes, one could see clear muscle lines, like a mighty lion.

The other was a handsome youth with crescent-like eyebrows, his aura calm and gentle, without any sharpness.

"So it's Daoist Lei and Daoist Wen of the Heaven-Piercing Sword Sect. I never thought you two would come here. What a pleasure." The broad-faced man from the Lingxiao Sect and the green-robed man from the Green Vine Valley stepped forward to greet them, their attitudes more respectful than when facing the four from the Heavenly Water Sect.

"We two were also handling matters near the Gold Origin Mountain Range and happened to hear about this, so we came to take a look. When a secret realm emerges, its treasures naturally go to those fated to obtain them. Our Heaven-Piercing Sword Sect has no intention of monopolizing by force. Everyone, please don't be tense." The handsome youth smiled and returned the greeting.

"We are willing to follow the lead of Daoist Lei and Daoist Wen." Hearing this, the broad-faced man and others sighed in relief and said in succession.

Seeing this, the four from the Heavenly Water Sect did not look pleased, but they said nothing.

"Fairy Su, it's been many years. You were in seclusion cultivating the 'Taiyin Ice Soul Path' in recent years, and I visited many times but never saw you. I never expected to meet you here today. It seems you have broken through the bottleneck of the late Taiyi stage. I am truly happy for you." Lei Yuce ignored the others, looked at Su Anxi, and his eyes showed deep affection.

Su Anxi snorted and turned her head away, ignoring him, looking extremely annoyed.

Lei Yuce was not angry at all, gazing at Su Anxi infatuatedly.

Those nearby were accustomed to this scene and showed no surprise.

It was well known throughout the Gold Origin Continent that Lei Yuce of the Heaven-Piercing Sword Sect had been hopelessly in love with Su Anxi of the Heavenly Water Sect for hundreds of thousands of years.

"These two have decent strength. What is the Heaven-Piercing Sword Sect?" Near the Yellow Wind Sect, the young girl raised an eyebrow and transmitted a question.

"The Heaven-Piercing Sword Sect can be called the number one sect in the Gold Origin Immortal Domain, stronger than the Gold Origin Immortal Palace. This Lei Yuzhu is the vice sect master of the Heaven-Piercing Sword Sect, with strength at the late Taiyi stage, one of the top experts in the domain. That handsome youth surnamed Wen should be Wen Zhong, the sword-holding elder of the sect, also not to be underestimated. The two of them, along with Su Anxi and Jin Liu of the Heavenly Water Sect, are our major enemies on this trip. Didn't you review the materials before coming? I'm now seriously doubting whether it's appropriate for you to be in charge of this matter." The black-robed youth beside her frowned deeply and transmitted back.

"Don't get things backwards. They are just a few local powers in the Gold Origin Immortal Domain, not major enemies. Our real enemies are them." The young girl was not angered by the black-robed youth's doubt and subtly gestured with her eyes toward the distance.

The black-robed youth looked over and saw two water-blue beams of light flying in from afar.

These two beams were not very bright, and with various beams of light constantly converging in the hollow, these two water-blue beams were hardly noticeable.

The water-blue beams quickly arrived in the hollow and transformed into a male and a female cultivator. The man had a square face and thick eyebrows, the woman a round face and cherry lips, both with ordinary features, the kind easily lost in a crowd.

"Who are they?" The black-robed youth looked puzzled.

The young girl flipped her hand, and a white pearl the size of a chicken egg appeared in her palm, with a ring of white spiritual light flickering inside.

In the spiritual light, the figures of those two appeared, but their faces had changed to two new ones.

The man was in his thirties, with a fair face and short beard, looking scholarly. The woman was only seventeen or eighteen, with a clean oval face, appearing lively and cute, her big black eyes constantly moving, looking like a clever imp.

"The Lan siblings of the Jinhan Immortal Palace, Lan Yuanzi and Lan Yan! Why are they here? Has our whereabouts been exposed?" The black-robed youth's pupils contracted, and he exclaimed in surprise.