203: Chapter 193 Arrived a Step Too Late

After giving instructions to Yang Gufeng and Xu Huanian, Gu Jixiao set off toward the Ghost Realm at extreme speed.

If he hadn't guessed wrong, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable's next move would inevitably be to head to the Ghost Realm to take Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable and leave.

Therefore, he had to hurry there quickly to be able to keep Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable behind.

Of course, it would be even better if he could keep the Ancient Heavenly Venerable there as well.

At this time, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable could be said to have erupted with the fastest speed of his life. Through frantic rushing, he finally arrived at the Ghost Realm before Gu Jixiao.

After all, he had already lost an ally like Myriad Demon Heavenly Venerable. If he lost another ally like Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable, there would be no need to fight Gu Jixiao anymore; he might as well just admit defeat and surrender.

Upon reaching the Ghost Realm, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable didn't say a word and directly broke into the Ghost Palace, which was exactly where Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable was in secluded meditation.

"Dao Gui, come out and see me immediately!"

The first thing the Ancient Heavenly Venerable did upon entering the Ghost Palace was to shout urgently.

Inside the Ghost Palace, Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable was currently cultivating. Although he had already stepped into the Quasi-Immortal Emperor Realm, who in the world wouldn't want to step into the true Immortal Emperor Realm?

Therefore, whenever he had spare time, Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable would devote himself entirely to cultivation.

As the Ancient Heavenly Venerable spoke, Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable couldn't help but frown, and then his figure flickered, appearing before him.

"Ancient, you better have some life-or-death matter for seeking me out. Otherwise, if you don't give me an explanation, I won't let this matter drop."

Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable snorted coldly and spoke.

Seeing Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable come out, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable didn't have time for nonsense and directly stepped forward to grab him.

"No time to explain, come with me first!"

Seeing the Ancient Heavenly Venerable's incredibly anxious appearance, Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable's brow furrowed even deeper.

"Can't you speak more clearly? If you don't state your purpose, I will not leave with you."

Perhaps because he had been too focused on his cultivation earlier, Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable had not sensed the Dao's Grief at the time of Myriad Demon Heavenly Venerable's fall.

Seeing the look on Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable's Face that suggested he would absolutely not leave unless told, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable knew that if he didn't speak, Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable would never go with him.

So quickly, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable explained everything.

When he heard that Gu Jixiao had subdued the Demon Venerable, killed Myriad Demon Heavenly Venerable, and was currently rushing toward the Ghost Realm, Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable's first reaction was disbelief.

After all, he knew the Demon Venerable's character best; he was proud and unyielding, refusing to submit even to the strongest, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable. So how could he possibly willingly submit to Gu Jixiao?

As for killing Myriad Demon Heavenly Venerable, that was even more impossible.

A Quasi-Immortal Emperor's life-saving capabilities were extremely terrifying. Within the same realm, unless there was an absolute suppression of strength, it was impossible for one Quasi-Immortal Emperor to kill another.

Seeing that Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable didn't believe him, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable's expression became extremely ugly, and he roared in anger.

"I really don't have time to mess around with you. That fellow Gu Jixiao is currently rushing here. If you don't want to leave, then just die here."

After saying that, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable's figure flickered, and he left directly.

If he continued to dawdle, he was worried Gu Jixiao would arrive. At that time, let alone Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable, even he himself would be stuck here.

Seeing the Ancient Heavenly Venerable's anxious and agitated state, Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable couldn't help but frown, eventually choosing to believe him.

After all, in his view, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable had no reason to deceive him.

Furthermore, if the Demon Venerable truly had been beaten into submission and Myriad Demon Heavenly Venerable had indeed fallen, such things absolutely could not be hidden. He would know as soon as he made a few inquiries.

If it was false, his loss wouldn't be great.

But if it were true, he really would die here.

Not long after they left, Gu Jixiao arrived before the Ghost Realm.

Upon reaching the Ghost Realm, Gu Jixiao was followed by two people, precisely his two Late Stage Immortal Venerable subordinates, named Li Xiaoyao and Li Haotian respectively.

The first thing Gu Jixiao did upon arriving at the Ghost Realm was to close his eyes and sense carefully for a moment, then he opened them with a look of slight disappointment.

"Still a step too late?"

Gu Jixiao could perceive the lingering auras of the Ancient Heavenly Venerable and Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable in the Chaos, which meant they had only just left.

However, he was only slightly disappointed. The Ancient Heavenly Venerable and Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable didn't pose much of a threat. If he encountered them again in the future, he would just destroy them in passing.

"Go. From now on, the Ghost Realm will be left for the two of you to manage. You must ensure that everyone submits under the prestige of my Ancient Heavenly Emperor Dynasty."

Gu Jixiao looked toward Li Haotian and the other, giving his instructions.

Li Haotian and his companion naturally looked at Gu Jixiao with Faces full of conviction and agreed, then entered the Ghost Realm.

After they entered the Ghost Realm, Gu Jixiao thought for a moment and then sacrificed an immortal emperor artifact to protect the Ghost Realm.

Although he didn't fear the Ancient Heavenly Venerable or Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable, his subordinates did not possess his powerful strength.

Therefore, it was still very necessary to protect the territory of his Ancient Heavenly Emperor Dynasty until the Ancient Heavenly Venerable and Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable were executed.

With this, the Five Realms were completely brought under the banner of the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Dynasty. After finishing, Gu Jixiao also set off to return toward the Saint Realm.

After all, his roots were in the Saint Realm, and he still had three wives waiting for him.

On the other side.

Not long after leaving the Ghost Realm, the figures of the Ancient Heavenly Venerable and Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable slowly came to a halt.

Looking at Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable again, his expression was incredibly ugly. Clearly, he had confirmed everything on the way of their escape; Gu Jixiao had indeed taken the Demon Venerable as a servant, and even his close friend Myriad Demon Heavenly Venerable had died at Gu Jixiao's hands.

"Damn it, damn it all!"

"How does this Gu Jixiao dare!"

"If I don't avenge this, I, Dao Gui, have cultivated to this Quasi-Immortal Emperor in vain!"

An aura of fury erupted from Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable's body, but before long, it was pressed back down by the Ancient Heavenly Venerable.

"Calm down for me! How does he dare? With over a dozen immortal emperor artifacts, you tell me if he has the confidence!"

The Ancient Heavenly Venerable spoke with a frown.

"Also, keep your aura suppressed. If that fellow Gu Jixiao detects it, you know what the outcome will be."

"But, is this debt not to be repaid? Are we to spend the rest of our lives scurrying around like rats in a sewer?"

Dao Ghost Heavenly Venerable suppressed his aura and spoke with an extremely ugly expression.

He valued Face above all else. If he were forced to live a ignoble existence like a rat in a sewer, he would rather go and fight it out with Gu Jixiao.

Hearing this, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable couldn't help but snort coldly.

"So, I wonder what brilliant idea you have?"