473: Taoist Immortal Lord, Ancient God

"What, the Gu Family has withdrawn their troops?"

"Yes, it's said that a single word from Dao Immortal Lord that day scared the Gu Family's Patriarch into retreating, and he even declared that he would visit to apologize later."

"Hiss, terrifying as such."

"As expected of Dao Immortal Lord, his strength is truly unfathomable."

"Who says it isn't?"

"..."

For a time, the entire Immortal Realm was in an uproar, all discussing that great battle.

Although the final outcome was somewhat dramatic, it undoubtedly made more people revere Dao Immortal Lord even more.

After all, this was someone who, with a single word, scared away all the elites of the Emperor Clan Gu Family.

On the other side.

Su Changqing followed the Grand Elder to where Dao Immortal Lord was.

It was still the same lakeside cottage as last time.

Dao Immortal Lord sat by the lake, his fishing rod cast, his expression calm.

"Immortal Lord, Su Changqing has arrived."

The Grand Elder said respectfully.

Dao Immortal Lord hummed and nodded:

"You may go."

"Yes!"

The Grand Elder turned and left.

Dao Immortal Lord put down his fishing rod, suddenly stood up, and turned to look at Su Changqing.

His calm face showed no trace of joy or sorrow.

Su Changqing immediately felt pressure in his heart; the Two Worlds Gate had already secretly opened, and if anything went wrong, he would simply slip away.

As if sensing Su Changqing's small movement, Dao Immortal Lord took a step forward, a benevolent smile appearing on his face.

"Su Changqing, this is our... third meeting, isn't it?"

Third time?

Su Changqing was stunned for a moment, then immediately guessed the other party's meaning.

The first time was when he came to the Supreme Immortal Court to participate in the Ten Thousand Domains Competition; after Su Changqing won first place, Dao Immortal Lord wanted to see him.

Later, the second meeting was when Su Changqing used Hetu Luoshu to deduce Dao Immortal Lord, and was glanced at by the other party on the River of Time and Space.

That was the second time.

Su Changqing nodded respectfully, not speaking.

"No matter, you don't need to be so nervous. If I wanted to kill you, your Immortal Artifact that can traverse space would be useless."

Dao Immortal Lord smiled slightly, saying leisurely.

Su Changqing was stunned upon hearing this.

Dao Immortal Lord knew that he possessed an Immortal Artifact like the Two Worlds Gate that could traverse space.

However, even so, Su Changqing did not let his guard down, but the emotions in his heart settled down a lot.

Dao Immortal Lord said with a smile:

"Come on, sit with me for a while, let's fish."

After speaking, he turned and sat directly by the lake.

Su Changqing heard this and did not hesitate, immediately sitting beside Dao Immortal Lord.

"Do you know why I let the Gu Family go?"

Su Changqing heard this, pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"Junior does not know."

With Dao Immortal Lord's strength, destroying the Gu Family would be no problem at all.

But he gave up.

Even when the other party attacked the gates of the Supreme Immortal Court, Dao Immortal Lord did not make a move.

"Because they are not the true opponents."

Not the true opponents?

Dao Immortal Lord's words made Su Changqing pause.

What true opponents?

Could it be that the Supreme Immortal Court still had some formidable opponents?

Su Changqing asked curiously:

"Senior means that there are still opponents of the Supreme Immortal Court within the Immortal Realm?"

Dao Immortal Lord nodded faintly.

"Actually, they are not enemies of my Supreme Immortal Court, but enemies of the entire Immortal Realm. Their strength far exceeds ordinary people's expectations."

Enemies of the Immortal Realm!?

Before Su Changqing could speak, Dao Immortal Lord continued.

"Those fellows call themselves Ancient Gods. They possess deities, a total of Seventy-two Ancient Gods, each with earth-shattering abilities."

"However, countless years ago, they vanished between heaven and earth. According to ancient records, they seem to have been Sealed in a ruin, transforming into statues."

"But this does not mean that they will not awaken. On the contrary, after such a long period of dormancy, their subordinate forces seem to have become increasingly rampant in recent years. The destruction of the Yu Family before was also their doing."

"........"

The more Dao Immortal Lord spoke, the more a vast power structure seemed to emerge in Su Changqing's mind.

It was an ancient and mysterious force.

The Ancient Gods transcended all things in the world, with countless followers under their command.

Those Black-Clothed Immortal Reverends before were the sharpest blades under the Ancient Gods.

Many of the mysteries in Su Changqing's heart were unraveled at this moment.

"If one day the Ancient Gods descend upon the Immortal Realm, can Immortal Lord resist them?"

Su Changqing asked curiously.

On one hand, he was curious, and on the other, he wanted to ascertain Dao Immortal Lord's true strength.

The latter smiled leisurely:

"At such a young age, you have quite a lot on your mind."

"My strength cannot withstand the Seventy-two Ancient Gods, but I can resist for a moment."

Dao Immortal Lord gave a vague assessment of his strength.

Su Changqing knew that the 'moment' spoken by the other party was already impressive.

After all, the combined assault of Seventy-two Ancient Gods was something no ordinary person could endure.

"Then, what is your current strength?"

Su Changqing asked cautiously.

Dao Immortal Lord smiled slightly:

"Cannot be said, cannot be said. You boy, you should quickly raise your strength. Your talent is rare in the world, and your progress is extremely fast. If one day the Ancient Gods descend, you will be the undisputed pillar."

The reason he explained so much to Su Changqing was naturally because he valued the mystery surrounding him.

If one day Su Changqing could make a greater Breakthrough and defeat the Ancient Gods, he could also restore peace to the Immortal Realm.

Su Changqing paused upon hearing this.

A scene suddenly flashed in his mind.

Back when he sent the Immortal Wind Sect disciples into that Forbidden Land, Wuya Immortal Lord had mentioned discovering an Immortal Cave there, filled with various statues, numbering in the dozens.

If it was as Dao Immortal Lord said, it was highly possible that place was the burial ground of the Ancient Gods.

Thinking of this, Su Changqing's heart couldn't help but pound.

The Ancient God ruins had always been hidden in that mysterious place, and from the first day he was teleported into the Immortal Realm, he was within the scope of the Ancient God ruins.

And the reason he could be teleported to that mysterious place was because the Two Worlds Gate inherently contained the coordinates of that Forbidden Land.

Who left those coordinates?

Su Changqing fell into deep thought.

Seeing this, Dao Immortal Lord on the side asked curiously:

"What, is there something you want to say?"

Su Changqing heard this, suppressed the speculation in his heart, and shook his head slightly:

"Nothing."

After all, the Two Worlds Gate was of great importance, and he didn't know what it involved, but he didn't want to easily reveal such a treasure that could teleport regardless of distance, lest it draw Dao Immortal Lord's covetousness.

Perhaps the other party wouldn't be interested, but Su Changqing didn't want to gamble.

As for the situation in that Forbidden Land, he would explore it again.

Seeing that Su Changqing didn't want to speak, Dao Immortal Lord smiled lightly and didn't take it to heart.

If Su Changqing could trust him so quickly, that would be perplexing.

His current caution was also understandable.

"Although the Gu Family is a bit overbearing, they are also a formidable force against the Ancient Gods. Therefore, I did not make a move against them."