269: Three groups of people, each with their own agenda

"Elder Gu, does the legendary Blood Pool truly exist?"

"But why has no one ever been heard to find it?"

The one who spoke was named Yin Feilan. His cultivation base was at the seventh level of the Soul Splitting Realm, making him the second strongest in this group after Gu Qieyong.

Hearing Yin Feilan's words, the others all looked at Gu Qieyong, curiosity evident on their Faces!

Gu Qieyong smiled faintly and spoke with pride, "Originally, I didn't believe it either. After all, I've come to the Land of Heavenly Loss many times."

"But a few years ago, I captured a special Vicious Beast. Although it was only of the third rank, the Blood Qi within its body was terrifyingly potent."

"I deliberately compared it with a fifth-rank Vicious Beast, and even that one couldn't match this third-rank beast."

"So I can be certain that the Blood Pool must exist. It's just that its entrance is too well hidden."

"Over the past few years, I've consulted many ancient texts, and quite a few of them mention the Blood Pool. That's why I can be so sure!"

"If we can find it this time, our root bones can all be enhanced, and Breakthroughs in our cultivation base will be a given!"

"Over the years, you all have come to understand my character. I would never make wild claims!"

Upon hearing Gu Qieyong's explanation, smiles simultaneously appeared on everyone's Faces.

However, the temperature was simply too high. In just this short while, many were already flushed red all over, like boiled lobsters.

Fine beads of sweat even appeared on their foreheads, clearly indicating this temperature was not something they could withstand.

Ji Wuchang listened to the group's conversation, his eyes brightening slightly. Perhaps he could follow this group and locate that Blood Pool.

"Who's there? Show yourself!"

At that moment, a loud shout came from Gu Qieyong as the Aura around him surged, climbing level by level.

Ji Wuchang was slightly taken aback. Could it be that he had been discovered?

Just as he was about to step forward, a hearty laugh rang out.

"Gu Qieyong, you truly have some skill to actually sense our presence!"

As the voice faded, four figures appeared in the distance. Leading them was a man who appeared to be in his thirties.

The man was quite handsome, holding a folding fan, elegant and poised. The oppressive might of the ninth level of the Soul Splitting Realm radiated from his body.

Behind the man were two women, both rather good-looking, emanating the pressure of the eighth level of the Soul Splitting Realm.

The last person was also a young man, the weakest in cultivation, at the sixth level of the Soul Splitting Realm.

Upon seeing these four, Gu Qieyong and those beside him simultaneously showed a slight change in expression.

"So it's you. It's Fellow Daoist Wang and your party from the Tianxian Sect!"

After saying this, Gu Qieyong wore a broad smile, but the gloom in his eyes was concealed, along with a trace of killing intent!

The Tianxian Sect had been searching for clues about the Blood Pool in the Land of Heavenly Loss for years, but with no progress.

Gu Qieyong knew that his repeated entries into the Land of Heavenly Loss had drawn the attention of the Tianxian Sect's people.

He recognized all four before him. The leading man was named Wang Zishun. The two women were Li Qinyi and Li Luoyi, respectively. The last man was named Liu Zhi!

These four were all Inner Sect Disciples of the Tianxian Sect and frequent visitors to the Land of Heavenly Loss.

Wang Zishun smiled as he looked at Gu Qieyong, then calmly said, "We just heard Fellow Daoist Gu mention the Blood Pool."

"No wonder Fellow Daoist Gu has entered the Land of Heavenly Loss time and again. So you do know something."

"How about we few accompany Fellow Daoist Gu and your party? Surely Fellow Daoist Gu won't refuse?"

Hearing this, Gu Qieyong's eyes remained calm. He smiled and said, "With the four Fellow Daoists from the Tianxian Sect joining us, I naturally welcome you with open arms. How could I possibly refuse!"

Gu Qieyong forcibly suppressed the killing intent in his heart. He understood clearly that since he was now under the Tianxian Sect's watch, this was likely his only chance.

Even if he left now, the Tianxian Sect would not let him go.

Given that, he might as well take the gamble!

When the time came to truly find the Blood Pool, he could just kill them all then.

As for the consequences, Gu Qieyong couldn't afford to care about that anymore.

Cultivating immortality was inherently about defying fate. Besides, he had so many people on his side; there would be room for maneuver when the time came.

Wang Zishun looked at Gu Qieyong with a half-smile, then said with a laugh, "Since Fellow Daoist Gu is so hospitable, we'll gladly accept the invitation!"

Gu Qieyong gave a faint smile, then said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, you probably enjoy a lively crowd too. Why don't I invite a few more people? I trust you won't object?"

After speaking, without waiting for Wang Zishun's reply, Gu Qieyong looked towards a spot not far away and called out:

"Fellow Daoist Wang Quanfu, Fellow Daoist Yang Guohao, Fellow Daoist Dang Qinglai, you've been following me all this way. It's time to show yourselves!"

As soon as Gu Qieyong's words fell, a light shout was heard, and the figures of three old men flew out from the distance.

All three were at the ninth level of the Soul Splitting Realm, with a wisp of Death Qi swirling around them.

Clearly, the three had been stuck at this Realm for a long time and now had little Lifespan left.

For these three, the Blood Pool was their hope. If they could find it, they could use its vast Blood Qi to break through their stagnant Realm.

"We couldn't hide from Fellow Daoist Gu's Dharma Eye. Then the three of us will thank Fellow Daoist Gu in advance!"

Wang Quanfu spoke with a smile, his expression composed.

Seeing these three, Wang Zishun's brow furrowed slightly. Evidently, he hadn't detected their presence earlier.

These old fellows nearing the end of their Lifespan were the most troublesome because they had nothing to lose. In a conflict, they wouldn't care whose Sect Disciple you were.

When one is about to die, why would they give Face to the Tianxian Sect?

Wang Zishun glanced at Gu Qieyong, a trace of viciousness flashing in his eyes.

The eight people behind Gu Qieyong fell silent. Clearly, none of them had expected two other groups to be following them.

Now, things were about to get interesting.

Watching this scene, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Ji Wuchang's mouth.

He understood clearly that it was only a matter of time before these groups turned on each other.

Then, the group headed off into the distance!

Gu Qieyong's gaze swept over the area where Ji Wuchang was hiding, a faint smile curling at his lips.

Ji Wuchang knew he had been discovered by this man after all.

But he didn't care. This group posed no threat to him. He might as well follow them; perhaps he really could find the Blood Pool.

Gu Qieyong led the way in front, stopping from time to time to look around, then closing his eyes in thought before continuing onward.

In the sky, the sun hung high at some point, and the temperature continued to climb, almost as if being scorched by raging flames. The ground was scalding, with waves of heat rolling through the air.

Those around Gu Qieyong with Purple Mansion Realm cultivation were now pale as paper, clearly struggling to bear this temperature.

Yet they gritted their teeth and persevered. Leaving now was unacceptable; firstly, they were unwilling, and secondly, they couldn't find their way back.

Two hours later, finally, one person couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed directly.