126: Chapter 126: Various forces gather, and undercurrents surge!

"Have you heard? That proud daughter of heaven from the current Daliang Country imperial Family, Her Highness Lin Qingwu, arrived at the county city yesterday and is staying in the Fengshui Tower!"

"I saw her yesterday! Let me tell you, Her Highness Lin Qingwu's appearance and figure are simply incredible!"

"Not only Her Highness Lin Qingwu, I heard that the Heart Gu Daoist of the Xuangu Sect, whom the Sect Master called the person who revitalizes the Sect, has also rushed to the county city! Just to witness the battle between Qin Muyuan and the Luo Family!"

"The Xuangu Sect, Wangyue Sect, Yunwu Gate... all these major Sects have dispatched young Disciples to watch the battle, and their prestige is truly maxed out!"

When Xiao Chang and Nangong Yueqing stepped into a tavern in the county city, they heard numerous Immortal Cultivators and Martial Cultivators inside heatedly discussing the current hot topic.

Most of these people had made a special trip from afar to Tianqing County to watch this disturbance from the sidelines.

After all, Qin Muyuan was actually going to single-handedly challenge the long-standing Eight Great Families of Daliang Country.

This matter alone was enough to attract countless people to come and investigate.

Furthermore, Qin Muyuan previously had the feat of single-handedly annihilating the Fang Family, making things even more interesting.

Would Qin Muyuan's strength be extraordinary enough to once again flatten the Luo Family,

or would the Luo Family take this opportunity to slay this immensely talented Disciple of the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect and thereby revive the majesty of the great families?

For this reason, some people in the city had even opened gambling dens for people to place bets and guess the outcome.

However, Xiao Chang vaguely felt in his heart that even if the event was eye-catching, it wouldn't be enough to gather so many Immortal Cultivators and Martial Cultivators.

He secretly guessed that these people were probably not just here to watch the show.

If Brother Qin truly annihilated the Luo Family in one go, most of them probably wanted to profit off their tragic deaths, taking advantage of the chaos to plunder the Magic Treasures and wealth left behind by the Luo Family.

However, wanting to snatch Brother Qin's spoils of war... Xiao Chang only felt that these people were truly drunk out of their minds.

Xiao Chang and Nangong Yueqing stayed at this tavern, each opening a room.

...

Not long after they entered the tavern, a man dressed in a black robe concealed all his auras and opened a private room in the tavern.

While listening to the conversations of the Martial Cultivators and Immortal Cultivators inside the tavern, the man walked upstairs to his private room with a gloomy expression.

"There is no Dragon-Swallowing Gu Qi in the Hong Family, and the Yu Family was destroyed by someone beforehand before I even arrived... Truly aggravating!"

The man set up a concealment Formation inside the private room, and only then took out a token, injecting spiritual power into it.

Seeing the token light up slightly, an aged voice came out from the token:

"Has the Dragon-Swallowing Gu Qi been obtained?"

"Master, still... still no exact news." The man replied cautiously, then immediately added:

"However, Master, this Disciple now has a direction to investigate."

"That strand of 'Dragon-Swallowing Gu Qi' is either in the hands of Qin Muyuan who annihilated the Yu Family, or it has fallen into the hands of the Xuangu Sect."

"As for the Xuangu Sect side, I have already sent people to monitor them in secret."

"As for that Qin Muyuan who suddenly popped up... This Disciple plans to seize the opportunity when he fights the Luo Family to seriously injure him, drag him away, and cast spells to search his soul and investigate."

"Mn." Inside the token, that aged voice emitted a sound of agreement and said:

"No matter what, you must ensure the Dragon-Swallowing Gu Qi is foolproof."

"Yes, Master!"

The man repeatedly assured him.

The spiritual light of the token dimmed, and communication was cut off.

The man placed the token close to his body, his expression fierce and gloomy.

"Xuangu Sect, Qin Muyuan... If the two of you really took it, you better hold onto it well. If there is any mishap with the Dragon-Swallowing Gu Qi..."

...

Tianqing County City.

Luo Family courtyard, main hall.

"Clan Chief! It is rumored that Qin Muyuan has already arrived at Goldfish Dock! At their speed, there are only two days left before they reach our Tianqing County!"

"That's right, Clan Chief, we can no longer sit back and await our doom!"

"Clan Chief, how about... we run away!"

Inside the main hall, the crowd of Luo Family members heard the news of Qin Muyuan getting closer and closer, becoming as anxious as ants on a hot pan.

If someone else came looking for trouble, they naturally wouldn't be cowed.

But that person was Qin Muyuan, who came from an unknown major Sect and possessed the battle record of annihilating the Fang Family; that left no room for them not to be afraid!

Because they would really die!

Among the Eight Great Families, aside from the top three families who possessed means comparable to Purple Mansion Realm experts,

the combat power of the remaining families was at strongest around Foundation Establishment Perfection Peak and half-step Purple Mansion Realm... no, there was no 'around'!

Precisely because of this, although their Luo Family was slightly stronger than the Fang Family, ranking fourth among the Eight Great Families,

they were just like small fries looking at other small fries—all of them were nothing special!

That Qin Muyuan could annihilate the Fang Family, so he could annihilate their Luo Family!

"Don't panic."

Hearing the various panicked suggestions from the Luo Family crowd, Luo Family Clan Chief Luo Songyue waved his hand, his expression calm.

Luo Songyue said calmly: "Previously, I have already contacted the other six major families. They have all given replies to come and lend our Luo Family a hand."

"Really?!" Hearing this, the panicked Luo Family crowd immediately let out a sigh of relief.

"That's great, it would be simply wonderful if the other six major families are willing to help."

"This old man thought so too. That scoundrel surnamed Qin is extremely arrogant, boasting that he wants to challenge the Eight Great Families. How could the other six major families possibly sit still!"

"That's right, this old man said there was no need to worry, yet you lot were still so panicked. Our Luo Family and the other six major families share a relationship where if the lips are gone, the teeth feel cold; naturally, they will step in to help."

"Hmph! With the various great families of our Daliang Country united, even if that scoundrel named Qin Muyuan has three heads and six arms, we will definitely make sure he never returns!"

Hearing that there was assistance, the Luo Family members one by one let out cold huffs.

Suddenly, inside the main hall, there were grunting sounds as if a herd of cattle were roaring.

Seeing this situation, Clan Chief Luo Songyue couldn't help but feel a wave of headache.

He sighed inwardly, wondering what kind of sins he had committed to actually lead such a group of Family members who steered with the wind, cowered when facing hardship, and scrambled for benefits!

"Sigh! If this old man could get my hands on the Fang Family's Nine-Turn Destiny Technique, the first thing I would do is refine all of you into pills!"

Luo Songyue felt deeply exasperated.

Such a bunch of trash, provided with the Family's resources, did not think of cultivation, and instead some even got hooked on Soul Smoke.

Was this Soul Smoke meant for them, the Luo Family members, to smoke?

That was a method used to control the lowly Mortals outside!

For dignified Immortal Cultivators to smoke Soul Smoke was simply losing the face of their Luo Family!

"If Sujin were still here..."

Intense hatred flashed through Luo Songyue's eyes.

This Qin Muyuan killed his beloved daughter in Lingzhu Market, and now he released harsh words to insult his Luo Family.

If he does not avenge this grudge, he, Luo Songyue, swears he will not be a father!

...

Two days later, at the gate of Tianqing County City.

The crowd that had received the news had long gathered here, countless gazes involuntarily casting toward the distant horizon.

It was as if even the air had frozen in the bated breath of expectant waiting.

In front of the crowd, the Daliang Country imperial Family's Fiery Ox carriage was suspended in mid-air, surrounded by scarlet flames. Dozens of Immortal Cultivators with robust auras stood quietly in protection, their majesty compelling.

Not far away, atop a silver moon disc, a Wangyue Sect Elder sat upright like a pine. Although the several young Disciples behind him had calm expressions, fierce spiritual power faintly flowed around their bodies.

Higher up, the Xuangu Sect's Heart Gu Daoist stepped upon the Void Realm, his sleeves fluttering in the wind. His brows were filled with disdain and unruliness, as if he had grown impatient from waiting.

Further on the outer perimeter, Disciples of various Sects, Martial Cultivators, and Loose Cultivators gathered, either talking in low voices or calming their minds and focusing their Qi.

Everyone, whether to watch the excitement or harboring other motives, faced the same direction, waiting for the arrival of a certain existence.

Suddenly, a suppressed soft cry rang out from the crowd:

"They're here!"

In an instant, thousands of gazes raised in unison.

They saw the clouds at the horizon stir slightly, as a procession of figures leisurely walked toward the direction of the county city, neither fast nor slow!