433: Chapter 434 Southern Heavenly Fire!

Upon hearing the words "Heavenly Fire", Gu Changsheng's spirit was stirred.

"Tell me the details."

"Yes, my Lord." Xiao Minglou collected his thoughts and began to explain.

"According to ancient records I have found, there are forty-nine Heavenly Fires in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm."

"These Heavenly Fires were all born from the creation of heaven and earth and the evolution of the Dao; they are the progenitors of all fires. Most of the so-called exotic fires in the Lower Realm that we know of are merely incomplete remnants formed after the Origin of these Heavenly Fires drifted down to the Lower Realm. Compared to true Heavenly Fires, their power is like the difference between clouds and mud."

Gu Changsheng nodded, signaling him to continue.

He was already aware of this information.

What he cared more about was the specific whereabouts of the Heavenly Fire.

Xiao Minglou took a deep breath and continued: "I have searched through the records of the Immortal Court and utilized our informants planted in major factions, and finally obtained definite news."

"Just a few months ago, in the Weiyang Realm in the south of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, a strange phenomenon occurred. The sky of the entire great world was dyed a deep crimson that did not dissipate for a long time."

"According to the predictions of the Immortal Court's Imperial Observatory, this is a sign that the 'Nanming Heavenly Fire', ranked twenty-first on the Heavenly Fire List, is about to emerge!"

"Nanming Heavenly Fire?" Gu Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly.

He had some impression of this name.

The Origin Immortal Scripture》 he cultivated was a two-star Immortal-grade Cultivation Technique, incomparably profound.

Later, he also obtained the four-star Immortal-grade Cultivation Technique 《Ziwei Emperor Sovereign Technique》 bestowed by the Empress.

Both of these Cultivation Techniques could be considered the top-tier Legacies in the world.

With the help of the Ten Thousand Laws Unified Scroll, in these few years, he had already successfully achieved less than thirty percent Fusion of the two Cultivation Techniques.

Although the Fusion was not yet complete, the ability of the Origin Immortal Scripture》 to refine Heavenly Fire had not disappeared.

Heavenly Fire was precisely his best supplement.

Therefore, after the affairs of the Immortal Court were on the right track, he immediately ordered Xiao Minglou to spare no cost in finding news of Heavenly Fire.

"Is the information reliable?" Gu Changsheng asked.

"Absolutely true!" Xiao Minglou said decisively.

"It is said that many top factions in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm have already dispatched experts to rush to the Weiyang Realm, preparing to compete for this Nanming Heavenly Fire."

Gu Changsheng stood up from his seat.

He walked to the entrance of the main hall and looked at the vast starry sky outside, a light called "determined to win" flashing in his eyes.

"Ranked twenty-first? That should be enough."

He turned around and ordered Xiao Minglou: "Pass down the order, prepare the honor guard; this Marquis will personally make a trip to the Weiyang Realm."

"What!?" Xiao Minglou was shocked and quickly tried to dissuade him.

"My Lord, absolutely not! Your status is noble now; how can you personally risk danger for a single Heavenly Fire? Such a small matter only requires sending an Immortal Lord-tier Immortal General to sweep through the Weiyang Realm and retrieve the Heavenly Fire for you!"

In his view, what kind of status did Gu Changsheng have now?

Disciple of the Empress, Heroic Divine Marquis, occupying a whole realm.

A mere Nanming Heavenly Fire, while precious, was far from worth him making the trip personally.

"It's fine." Gu Changsheng waved his hand, not offering much explanation.

"I have my own arrangements; just go and prepare."

"...Yes, my Lord." Seeing that Gu Changsheng's mind was made up, Xiao Minglou dared not persuade him further and had to bow and withdraw.

Watching Xiao Minglou's retreating figure, Gu Changsheng sighed slightly in his heart.

Although Xiao Minglou was a trusted aide he had personally promoted, loyal and capable, he ultimately still did not understand him well enough.

He had only told a few people, such as Gu Yi and his own women, about the secret of the Grandmist Time Tower.

Currently, his women and those who had followed him all the way from the Lower Realm were all Cultivating in the Time Tower within the Small World.

Since they entered the Time Tower, only three years had passed in the outside world, but they had already spent over three thousand long years inside.

When they emerged from seclusion, they would surely become his most solid foundation.

But before that, improving his own strength was the top priority.

He was determined to obtain this Nanming Heavenly Fire!

In this world where the strong are respected, only absolute strength is the foundation for survival.

Before possessing enough power to protect everything, any romantic attachment would only become his weakness.

Therefore, he must improve his strength as quickly as possible.

Three days later, the gates of the Cloud Firmament Palace opened wide.

A mighty team composed of over a hundred Immortals escorted an incredibly magnificent divine boat, which shot into the sky and sailed majestically away from the Supreme Celestial Domain.

On the divine boat, a large flag with the character "Gu" fluttered in the wind, signaling the owner's identity.

Gu Changsheng did not deliberately conceal his whereabouts.

He wanted everyone to see that he, the Heroic Divine Marquis, had set out on an inspection tour!

This action indeed immediately alarmed the entire Hongmeng Immortal Court.

Mansion of the Marquis of Divine Authority.

Marquis Shenquan listened to his subordinate's report, his brows furrowing tightly.

"Gu Changsheng went to the Weiyang Realm?"

"Yes, my Lord. The honor guard is massive and makes no attempt to conceal itself; judging by the direction, it is indeed the Weiyang Realm in the south."

"Weiyang Realm..." Marquis Shenquan muttered to himself.

"There seems to be news of Heavenly Fire emerging there recently."

"My Lord is wise." A trusted Immortal Lord subordinate immediately echoed.

"It is indeed the Nanming Heavenly Fire, ranked twenty-first. It's just that this subordinate does not understand: while this Nanming Heavenly Fire is precious, for those who do not Cultivate fire-type techniques, its use is not very great. Gu Changsheng is now the distinguished Divine Marquis; what Heaven And Earth Treasure could he not have? Why would he personally make a trip for a mere Heavenly Fire?"

This was also the point that Marquis Shenquan could not figure out.

Gu Changsheng's behavior was strange in every aspect.

"My Lord, should we send people over to cause him some trouble?" The hot-tempered Immortal Lord suggested, a sinister grin appearing on his face.

Marquis Shenquan fell into deep thought.

Inside the main hall of the Mansion of the Marquis of Divine Authority, the atmosphere was somewhat heavy.

Everyone's gaze was focused on Marquis Shenquan in the main seat, waiting for his decision.

To strike, or to wait and see?

This was a difficult choice.

To strike meant to completely break ties with Gu Changsheng, who was currently at the height of his prominence.

Although it would only be causing trouble in the dark, given Gu Changsheng's current influence in the Immortal Court, it was still possible to be found out.

Once the Empress found out, the consequences would be unimaginable.

But if they didn't strike and just watched Gu Changsheng pocket that Nanming Heavenly Fire, Marquis Shenquan would be unwilling to accept it.

He always felt that this matter was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

Gu Changsheng was a person of deep schemes and would never do meaningless things.

His personal journey must have a deeper meaning.

"My Lord, we cannot hesitate any longer!" The hot-tempered Immortal Lord said urgently.

"That Gu Changsheng has just arrived, and his arrogance is at its peak. If we give him a lesson at this time, it would be a perfect opportunity to dampen his spirit and let him know who exactly is in charge of this Immortal Court!"