401: Unknown attack

The Jinyun Continent is centered around the Golden Cloud Domain, with the remaining eight major territories surrounding it like stars orbiting the moon.

Therefore, traveling from the Qingyuan Domain to the Golden Cloud Domain didn't take too long, but as it spanned two continents, the group of four spent a full twenty days to arrive.

Looking from afar, one could see a vast and boundless mountain range situated on the land, surrounded by shimmering hazy light, with white clouds and a clear sky, presenting a magnificent spectacle.

In the mountain range that stretched as far as the eye could see, High Mountains stood tall, peaks rising like pillars supporting the sky on the land, each peak shrouded in mist and clouds, shining with light, exuding majestic power, a grand and spectacular sight.

If it were an ordinary person, they might not be able to reach the summit of any mountain here in their entire life.

Ling An Zhenren controlled the flying boat, slowly descending before two massive peaks.

Those two peaks stood there quietly like a gate, and in the middle was a mountain gate.

This mountain gate was located between the two peaks, with a long staircase in the middle.

The staircase built with green bricks carried the memories of time, and the faint footprints silently recounted that glorious history.

Zhou Luo and his wife and daughter arrived before the mountain gate, where the air was clearer than outside.

One could also see mountain streams on the peaks on both sides, spirit birds chirping, and even layers of terraced fields distributed on the peaks, planted with spirit rice and spirit grains, like a piece of paradise.

This was just the outermost area; entering further inside, one would likely see even grander scenes.

It is said that the Wan Gu Sect also has a medium-sized Spirit Veins, but this Spirit Veins is Fourth-Order, which is higher than the Azure Origin Sect's Third-Order.

The Spirit Veins branches are spread throughout the entire mountain range; the outermost area might only feel the spirit qi of a First-Order Spirit Veins, but the further inside, the richer the spirit qi felt.

The group walked steadily towards the mountain gate, and the Disciples guarding the gate, seeing Ling An Zhenren, bowed in greeting one after another.

"Take them to register," Ling An Zhenren said indifferently.

"Yes, True Person."

No matter who it is, as long as it is their first time entering the Wan Gu Sect, they must register.

After the registration was complete, Ling An Zhenren waved his hand, and a auspicious cloud appeared before him; he flashed onto it and said, "Let's go."

Zhou Luo and his wife and daughter stepped onto the soft white cloud.

Whoosh—

The next second, wind arose, and the white cloud whistled out, flying towards a peak.

The surrounding scenery slowly receded. Zhou Shi Xin blinked her beautiful eyes curiously, looking at the spirit birds soaring in the clouds and mist, the various Spirit Beasts running in the mountains, and the Cultivators flying in the air, her heart surging.

She had spent all her days in the Zhou Residence, basically having no contact with the outside world.

Seeing such a vast world at this moment, her restless heart was finally difficult to suppress.

The thought of cultivating and learning in this vast area in the future made her incredibly excited.

Compared to her happiness, Zhou Luo and Yao Wu appeared more solemn.

If True Person Lieyang were still here, they wouldn't need to be so serious; after all, their lineage would at least have an elder to look after them.

But now, in Yao Wu's lineage, only she remained, a single descendant, and even her own daughter had joined Ling An Zhenren's lineage.

Although the benefit of this was that she temporarily had the protection of a Golden Core True Person.

But what about in the long run?

After all, the other party was not from their lineage; who could guarantee that he wouldn't covet the benefits of Yao Wu's lineage?

It could be said that now, Yao Wu's lineage was like a little girl without clothes.

If you threw her before a group of strong men, driven by human nature, who could remain unmoved?

Therefore, this trip was far more difficult than imagined.

Yao Wu couldn't help but grip Zhou Luo's right hand, leaning closer to him.

Before long, the white cloud drifted down, landing on the summit of a peak.

There was a complex of buildings there, and after Ling An Zhenren landed, a Disciple had already been waiting for a long time, cupping his hands in greeting: "Revered Master."

This peak should be Ling An Zhenren's Daoist site. Zhou Luo turned his head to look at the myriad mountains wrapped in thick fog, wondering if every peak here had a Golden Core True Person?

If that were the case, then the strength of this Wan Gu Sect would be too terrifying.

On second thought, Zhou Luo felt it was impossible.

If it were truly so, this Wan Gu Sect could contend with the Fire Cloud Country's imperial family.

"Xuan Qing, take the two of them to find a place to stay," Ling An Zhenren instructed, then turned to Zhou Luo and the other two, saying, "You still need to come with me to the Sect Head; we can only proceed after the matter is decided."

Yao Wu nodded respectfully.

Immediately, Ling An Zhenren waved his hand, turning into a stream of light, taking Yao Wu away from here, and flying towards the main peak in the thick immortal mist.

After he left, the Disciple called Xuan Qing looked at Zhou Luo. Sensing the Foundation Establishment Aura from the other party, he cupped his hands in greeting: "May I know Daoist friend's esteemed name?"

As long as they were in the Foundation Establishment Realm, they addressed each other as Daoist friend.

Even though this Xuan Qing was in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, before Zhou Luo, he was very humble and not arrogant at all.

"I am Zhou Luo, Xuan Qing Daoist Friend. I must trouble you further with this matter," Zhou Luo replied.

Xuan Qing smiled indifferently: "Since it is Revered Master's instruction, I will certainly do my best. Please come with me, both of you."

Having said that, he turned and walked towards the complex of buildings.

Zhou Shi Xin leaned towards Zhou Luo and whispered, "Father, where did Mother go?"

Zhou Luo said gently, "Don't worry, she needs to confirm some things. We'll go ahead and wait for her."

This complex of buildings was very large. Looking over, ancient-style buildings stood among them; some had only one story, while others were five or six stories high.

Occasionally, Disciples wearing the Wan Gu Sect's attire could be seen walking among them. They all wore Gu artifacts at their waists, and some even had Gu crawling on their shoulders, emitting terrifying Auras.

Zhou Luo looked at these buildings, occasionally brushing past the Gu Masters, and could smell a peculiar scent.

The scent was not pungent, but as a First-Order Gu Master, he could sense that it could affect people's minds.

This indicated that these Gu Masters had been dealing with Gu that could confuse people's minds for years, which made Zhou Luo become vigilant.

"Zhou Fellow Daoist, please come this way," Xuan Qing made a gesture of invitation.

This was an ordinary residence, covering a vast area, divided into inner and outer courtyards.

Zhou Luo nodded in acknowledgement, and led his daughter into it.

Outside the outer courtyard's corridor, there was a garden. Zhou Luo walked on the plain green brick path towards the inner courtyard.

Just then, he suddenly felt a sense of alarm, his body paused, and he subconsciously released his Divine Sense.

In his perception, he could see a tiny figure stealthily approaching him without anyone knowing.

That was a First-Order top-grade Gu.

Zhou Luo's gaze deepened. He had originally intended to block it, but suddenly remembered something. The power gathered within him suddenly dispersed, allowing the Gu to attack him.

Before long, the Gu attached itself to him and disappeared along the seams of his clothing.