To comprehend all laws and attain immortality

Lin Guanyun pointed his remaining arm at Gu Fan, his face filled with resentment.

Anyone who, after a recent breakthrough, confidently launches a sneak attack only to have their arm severed and fail, would be furious.

Moreover, Gu Fan's existence has already threatened the Lin family's strategy.

Therefore, the Lin family spared no expense in hiring two late-stage Foundation Establishment experts as helpers, just to keep Gu Fan here.

After Lin Guanyun finished speaking, the white-browed old man squinted at Gu Fan, his dim yellow eyes revealing a sinister look.

The middle-aged man in the scholar's robe stood proudly, waving a folding fan in his hand, as if victory was already assured.

After observing for a moment, the white-browed old man grinned and said, "Don't worry, we two are here to help you on the orders of the Second Young Master. We will naturally satisfy you, but the offerings promised by the Lin family cannot be reduced in the slightest."

Lin Guanyun repeatedly said he dared not.

Yang Ju, standing beside Gu Fan, was shocked upon hearing this and pointed at Lin Guanyun, exclaiming, "You actually managed to get the Gu family involved!"

Lin Guanyun grinned menacingly upon hearing this.

Gu Fan frowned slightly, also feeling that this was somewhat troublesome.

Just then, the white-browed elder cupped his hands and said, "I am Bai Xingzhou, and I work under the Second Young Master Gu. The Second Young Master is exceptionally talented and eager to find talented people. Since this fellow Daoist is also an outsider, why not return with us? We will certainly not disappoint you."

As soon as the white-browed old man finished speaking, Gu Fan instantly noticed that Yang Ju beside him stiffened.

Yang Mengyun, standing behind him, became even more nervous, her fingers clenching the hem of her clothes, afraid that Gu Fan would actually agree.

Gu Fan was also quite surprised.

It wasn't that he was surprised the old man would recruit him, but rather that the old man himself said he was also a cultivator from elsewhere.

The scholar in Confucian robes who accompanied the old man also looked somewhat familiar to Gu Fan.

"Are you two both from out of town?" Gu Fan asked tentatively.

"Not bad." The white-browed elder pointed to the scholar in the Confucian robe and introduced, "I am from the Qin State, while Fellow Daoist Shi Yu is from the Chen State. The Gu family has always been friendly to outsiders. As long as you sign a spiritual contract, you can be protected by the Gu family and travel freely in the Chu State."

Upon hearing this, Gu Fan became even more interested in the Gu family.

If what the old man said is true, then the reason why the Gu family was able to dominate the region must have been largely due to the contributions of the outside cultivators.

As for surrendering... Gu Fan would never do that.

He didn't believe the Gu family would be so generous.

The second young master of the Gu family is only a Foundation Establishment cultivator, yet he can command two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators with a single word. There must be various restrictions in the spiritual contract.

Since the white-browed old man and the middle-aged man in the scholar's robe came from the states of Qin and Chen, why did they choose to cultivate in the state of Chu?

He probably couldn't make it in the country anymore and went to the State of Chu for refuge.

Gu Fan nodded slightly and then asked, "There is another matter I do not understand. Could you please inform me, fellow Daoist?"

"Please feel free to ask, fellow Daoist."

The white-browed old man thought Gu Fan was interested, and his smile widened.

"If this person is sensible, not only will he be spared some trouble, but he'll also receive a reward from the Second Young Master, not to mention the Lin family's tribute. This trip is truly a lucrative one."

The white-browed elder was secretly delighted when Gu Fan asked, "I'd like to know how you learned of the Yang family's actions."

Upon hearing this, Yang Ju and Yang Mengyun were both taken aback, and then immediately turned to look at the group of Yang family disciples.

The trip to Xianyuan City to pay tribute was a secret, and only the accompanying disciples were informed in advance to prepare.

If someone leaks their whereabouts, they are most likely among these people.

Upon seeing this, everyone immediately looked around warily, wary of those around them.

Among these people, only one remained calm and suddenly sprinted forward to Lin Guanyun's side.

"Yang Yin, is that you?" Yang Mengyun questioned.

Yang Yin forced a bitter smile and said slowly, "Mengyun, I'm doing this for the good of the Yang family. The Lin family is too powerful; the Yang family can't withstand it."

Yang Mengyun was furious upon hearing this, her chest heaving rapidly. She was about to rebuke him when Yang Yin interrupted her: "I know you think Senior Meng can protect the Yang family, but the Lin family also has Young Master Gu backing them up. What difference would one more person make?"

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"It would be better to surrender to the Lin family, at least that way the Yang family line can be preserved."

Yang Yin looked intently at Yang Mengyun and advised, "Don't worry, my feelings for you have never changed. Wouldn't it be perfect if we became Daoist partners and established our foundations together?"

"You ungrateful scoundrel!"

Not only Yang Mengyun, but also the other Yang family disciples shouted and cursed.

Just then, Gu Fan waved his hand, and everyone immediately quieted down.

"Okay, I'm fine now," Gu Fan said.

The white-browed elder grinned and said, "In that case, fellow Daoist, shall we embark on our journey back to Immortal Destiny City?"

Gu Fan said leisurely, "Let's set off, sure! But not me, it's you guys."

After speaking, Gu Fan summoned the Returning Origin Furnace, and its immense magical power swept across the entire area.

Everyone felt as if they were immersed in the deep sea, and even breathing became difficult.

The white-browed elder's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in shock, "Golden...Golden Core!"

Not only him, the scholar in the Confucian robe trembled all over and was covered in cold sweat, and Lin Guanyun was even more unbearable, his legs trembling as if he was about to fall from the clouds.

"Senior, it's a misunderstanding! I was very offensive before, please forgive me..."

Before the white-browed elder could finish speaking, the Guiyuan Furnace suddenly flew up, its lid flipped open, and a powerful suction force emanated from it, leaving the white-browed elder and the others powerless to resist. They were all sucked into the Guiyuan Furnace one after another.

With a loud bang, flames erupted from the Guiyuan Furnace, followed by several screams, and then, in an instant, all life was extinguished.

Gu Fan reached out and the Returning Origin Furnace flew back into his palm.

Turning the furnace upside down, it immediately poured out several wisps of pale ash, which were scattered by the strong winds of the wasteland.

The scene of their bones being crushed and their ashes scattered left the Yang family members dumbfounded.

"S-senpai."

Yang Ju broke out in a cold sweat and stammered out.

Although he knew Gu Fan was very strong, he never imagined that Gu Fan would be a Golden Core cultivator.

With the Yang family's meager resources, how could they possibly be worth the attention of a Golden Core cultivator!

Gu Fan put away the Returning Origin Furnace and sighed, "No need to mention it. Aren't we going to Immortal Destiny City? Let's continue on our way."

"Oh... okay!" Yang Ju felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly called on everyone to continue on their way.

Along the way, the Yang family disciples didn't dare to breathe too loudly, only able to communicate with their eyes, expressing their excitement.

Yang Mengyun felt as if her heart was about to jump out of her chest.

The one guiding his array formation was actually a Golden Core cultivator!

This was something she never dared to dream of.

At the same time, Gu Fan pondered the subsequent impact of this matter.

When he saw the arrival of the three late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, he knew he could no longer hide his cultivation level.

It was reasonable for him to defeat Lin Guanyun, but facing three late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators at the same time, even if he really defeated them with his Foundation Establishment cultivation, others would notice something was amiss.

To casually take on three opponents at once would seem suspicious to anyone.

Fortunately, the white-browed elder also brought a message: this order came from the second young master of the Gu family, and it was not an act of hostility towards the Gu family.

He handled it very cleanly, making it extremely difficult for the Second Young Master Gu to investigate even if he noticed something was wrong.

Moreover, the Gu family might not be willing to offend a Golden Core cultivator.

"The Yang family is merely a temporary refuge. To travel within the Chu Kingdom or gather information about the Lingxiao Sect, they will need to make contact with many more cultivators."

"I wonder how the Lingxiao Sect is doing. If I have the chance during my trip to Xianyuan City, I might be able to find out."

Gu Fan's thoughts drifted to Cloud Realm Mountain.

There he met his master, fellow disciples, and many friends.

If it weren't for the extreme difficulty in condensing the Primordial Qi, he would have truly wanted to return to the Wei Kingdom as soon as possible.

The next day.

From a great distance, Gu Fan could see a majestic mountain with countless houses built in a spiral pattern on it. The pavilions and towers were elegant and beautiful, and the higher one went, the more ethereal it became.

Countless mortals walked through the city like ants, while cultivators rode back and forth in their escape lights.

"Senior, we have arrived at Immortal Destiny City."