33: The five major vassals of the Gu clan

A flood dragon pulled the imperial carriage to the front of the crowd, and a man with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes stepped out.

He was dressed in a golden dragon robe, tall in stature, his entire being exuding a majesty that made people afraid to look directly at him.

Cao Bu and Gu Yun's group stepped forward and cupped their hands: "Greetings, Uncle Xia."

The Nine Great Elders and their Juniors behind them cupped their fists and said: "Greetings, Xia Emperor."

Xia Yuan laughed heartily, stepped forward to help Gu Yun up: "My dear nephew, there is no need for such formalities. Thinking back, your father and I hit it off immediately... I never expected that after so many years, he would have grown to a level that makes us look up to him."

As he spoke, he pointed to the thirty thousand soldiers behind him: "See that? To bolster your presence, I have brought my entire personal guard. They are all experts at the Divine Power Realm or above."

Gu Yun swept his gaze over them, his Face showing delight, and cupped his fists again: "Thank you, Uncle Xia."

Xia Yuan laughed heartily and patted Gu Yun on the shoulder: "My dear nephew, you are being too formal."

Immediately, the two began to chat. As for Cao Bu, who was standing to the side, Xia Yuan did not spare him a single glance.

Cao Bu smiled slightly, standing to the side on his own, acting as the green leaf to set off their extraordinariness.

The Gu Clan is the Dominator of the Sword Province, possessing five major vassal forces.

They are the Great Xia Imperial Dynasty, the Song Family, the Profound Heaven Sect, the Illusory Sound Workshop, and the Blood Edict Hall.

The Illusory Sound Workshop is somewhat special; although it is a vassal of the Gu Clan, it must be treated differently.

As for the remaining four forces, they are all Immortal-level Holy Lands.

Back in the day, they were all Gu Qingtian's underlings and brothers.

Commonly known as: Destiny Investors.

After Gu Qingtian became successful, he naturally didn't forget them. After hundreds of years of development, he raised their forces from their original first or second-rate status to Immortal Holy Lands.

Xia Yuan was just the Ninth Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty back then. After investing in Gu Qingtian, the feedback he received was ascending the throne as Emperor, allowing Great Xia to leap from a Dynasty to an Immortal Imperial Dynasty.

The power Rank of Luck Dynasties are different from Families and Sects.

They are divided into: Vassal States, Dynasties, Immortal Dynasties, Imperial Dynasties, Immortal Imperial Dynasties, Emperor Dynasties, and Immortal Emperor Dynasties.

A Dynasty needs a Void Breaking Realm expert to preside over it, and so on; an Immortal Holy Land needs a World Venerable expert to preside over it.

If one day Xia Yuan can Breakthrough to Quasi-Emperor, Great Xia will be promoted to an Emperor Dynasty.

And an Immortal Emperor Dynasty must have a Great Emperor presiding over it.

The Illusory Sound Workshop is a newly promoted Immortal Emperor Sect.

"This must be the little girl Xiao Yin, right?" After Xia Yuan exchanged pleasantries with Gu Yun and his wife, he walked up to Gu Yin.

Gu Yin bowed gracefully: "Greetings, Uncle Xia."

Xia Yuan nodded: "Good, good, good. In the blink of an eye, you've grown so much."

As he spoke, he walked toward Gu Lingshuang and Gu Yingying, then to the Nine Great Elders, and finally arrived in front of Cao Bu, pretending to be polite: "Xiao Bu, just now my old eyes were dim and I didn't see you. You won't mind, will you?"

Gu Yun and Li Xinxue saw this scene, exchanged a look, and both revealed expressions of watching a show.

In this "group" of the Gu Clan, apart from the couple themselves, it is the heads of the four major vassal forces who have no good expressions for Cao Bu.

Cao Bu rubbed the black jade thumb ring, smiling politely: "Blind Emperor is joking. Foster father often says that one doesn't need to stand on ceremony when interacting with the Blind Emperor."

"I am standing here just fine. It is actually troubling the Blind Emperor to come over specifically; it really makes this Junior feel overwhelmed."

Xia Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly. Others could not hear the nuance, but he heard it clearly.

This "Xia Emperor" and "Blind Emperor" are worlds apart.

Furthermore, the meaning behind Cao Bu's words was not that he was waiting here, but rather that he himself had come specifically to pay his respects to him.

Thinking of this, a rare flash of anger crossed his usually dignified Face, but it disappeared in an instant.

"My nephew is indeed sharp-tongued. No wonder Big Brother Gu always praises you for being exceptionally intelligent."

Xia Yuan stared coldly at Cao Bu.

Just recognized a good foster father, does he really think he's something special?

In the end, he is just a dog of the Gu Clan.

Cao Bu smiled: "Blind Emperor is too kind with your praise."

Xia Yuan frowned. This kid really has a sharp mouth.

He waved his sleeves calmly, ignoring Cao Bu, and turned to shout behind him: "Tian'er, Jingjing, come here for a moment."

A man and a woman walked over from beside the imperial carriage. Xia Yuan quickly introduced them to Gu Yun: "This is my Crown Prince, Xia Tian, and my little daughter, Xia Jingjing."

After speaking, he ordered the two behind him: "Why aren't you greeting your Big Brother Gu yet?"

Xia Tian and Xia Jingjing quickly bowed: "Greetings, Big Brother Gu."

Gu Yun quickly raised his hand in a gesture of support: "No need for formalities, younger brother and sister."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over Xia Jingjing, and he happened to see Xia Jingjing looking at him too.

The two exchanged a look, then instantly looked away.

Gu Yun's expression was calm, while Xia Jingjing's cheeks couldn't help but flush red.

The Xia Emperor saw all of this, and a flash of joy crossed his eyes.

Wasn't this the purpose of bringing Xia Jingjing here?

If it could work out, that would naturally be perfect.

If not, he could only sigh in regret.

Li Xinxue, who was to the side, frowned secretly and swept a cold glance at Xia Jingjing. The atmosphere on the scene suddenly became somewhat strange.

No one noticed that another pair of eyes was staring at Xia Jingjing.

Without a doubt, it was Cao Bu.

He swept his gaze over Xia Jingjing's graceful figure and nodded secretly.

This woman's primordial yin is still intact, and her cultivation is higher than his. If he could obtain it, it would be of great benefit to his Cultivate. Afterwards, he must find a way to get her and favor her.

Just at this moment.

Above the distant firmament, a crack tore open again, and a majestic Aura surged out from it.

"My nephew, Uncle Song isn't late, right?"

A stream of light rushed out from the Void Realm crack and landed in front of Gu Yun.

The light dissipated, revealing dozens of figures.

Gu Yun quickly stepped forward: "Greetings, Uncle Song."

The Song Family Head quickly raised his hand in a gesture of support: "No need for formalities, my nephew."

At this time, Xia Yuan leaned in and teased: "Song Hao, you are one step late."

Song Hao rolled his eyes at Xia Yuan: "Do you think everyone can compare to you, using a flood dragon as a mount? If it weren't for the sake of Big Brother Gu, the Dragon Clan would have long since come to find trouble with you."

Xia Yuan laughed.

This matter indeed had some connection to Gu Qingtian, but not entirely.

To the True Dragon Clan, they do not acknowledge flood dragons as the Dragon Clan.

Unless a flood dragon transforms into a True Dragon, they will not protect it.

As for enslaving the real Dragon Clan, he didn't have the guts. Even Gu Qingtian wouldn't dare do that.

Since the birth of the Spirit Realm, there have been about a hundred recorded Ascension experts, among which five were Dragon Clan experts.

Although they were not as shocking as Gu Qingtian, they were also legends of their time.

"I thought I had arrived early enough, but I didn't expect someone to be earlier than me."

Another stream of light rushed out from the Void Realm crack and descended not far from the crowd.

The person who arrived was dressed in a black robe, had a burly figure, and a Face full of stubble. Behind him also stood dozens of people, and like the people of the Song Family, every one of their cultivation was at the Realm King level or above.

"Haha, everyone, I, Xue Wuheng, have arrived."

In the Void Realm, several blood-red rays rushed out again, descending beside the black-robed man.

The two exchanged a smile and walked toward Gu Yun.

Gu Yun quickly stepped forward to welcome them: "Greetings, Uncle Xue, Uncle Qin."

Xue Wuheng was in a blood-colored robe, with a slender figure. He pointed to the people behind him and said: "My nephew, in order for your Succession Ceremony to proceed smoothly, Uncle Xue has brought all five of my Blood Edict Hall's gold-medal assassins."

Gu Yun said gratefully: "Gu Yun thanks you uncles here."

Next, Gu Yun became familiar with the heads of the four major forces and their sons and daughters.

Cao Bu watched this scene from not far away, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

Especially when sweeping over a few of the women among them, a flash of darkness crossed his eyes.

Just at this moment, Xue Wuheng suddenly asked: "By the way, will the Empress come?"

"Hum."

The Void Realm trembled violently, and a much larger spatial rift appeared in the distance.

"Swish!"

Everyone looked up at the same time.

Deep in the rift, a peerless beauty dressed in a black long dress stepped out slowly.

Her figure was slender and graceful, her ink-black hair hanging down to her waist, and her tight black clothing outlined breathtaking curves.

Her ample chest was about to burst out, her slender waist could not be spanned by a grip, and the two snow-white long legs revealed at the slit of her skirt made people dizzy with every step she took.

That Face was even more breathtakingly beautiful: eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like quenched ice, red lips tightly pressed, and a cold Aura that kept people at a distance surrounded her.

Just at this moment, two beautiful shadows appeared out of thin air beside her; they were Su Li and Leng Yue.

"Ruyan, come with us." The two voices were crisp and spoke in unison.

Liu Ruyan nodded gently. As her ink-black hair fluttered slightly, the three turned into three streams of light, skimming over the heads of the crowd, leaving behind only a faint, cold fragrance.

Seeing this, Xia Yuan said in a sour tone: "We are both vassals, why is the gap so big?"

Song Hao patted his shoulder and teased: "Old Xia, I'm afraid you've forgotten that she almost became the fourth Matriarch of the Gu Clan back then."

"Moreover, the Illusory Sound Workshop promised to pledge loyalty to the Gu Clan for a hundred years."

"Now that the hundred-year period is approaching, Liu Ruyan will soon regain her freedom."

"And don't forget, she has already become an Emperor."

Xia Yuan nodded, as if thinking of something, and sighed faintly: "I wonder who can catch Liu Ruyan's eye."

Song Hao snorted softly: "In the entire Spirit Realm, I'm afraid no one is worthy of her."

Xia Yuan deeply agreed: "Yes, this is a woman that even Big Brother Gu could not obtain."

"Becoming an Emperor in a hundred years, who would dare to compete with her?"

"Even Big Brother Gu is slightly inferior."

"Such a peerless beauty, I'm afraid she is destined to be alone for life."