Chapter 280: Youbai Needs to Be Bolder, Prevent Him from Reaching Central State!

Youbai Needs to Be Bolder, Prevent Him from Reaching Central State!

Gu Changge had only stayed in Duanbei City for two months before leaving.

But even after his departure, the grand hall remained reserved for him, with no Elder having visited it.

The two Elders from the Sword Sect and the Old Blind Man didn’t fuss about accommodation; any place would suffice.

However, they were ultimately eminent powers from the Central State and of the same realm as the ancestor.

The two Elders exchanged a glance and readily surrendered their grand hall.

In Duanbei City, aside from the courtyard, the Gu Hall had only three grand halls.

The hall of the Young Master was his alone, never to be relinquished at any time.

As for the other two, one was occupied by Gu Kuang.

The other grand hall, which housed both Elders, had plenty of rooms to spare, so it was entirely unaffected.

Now that the last hall was given up, the two Elders could only find a small courtyard for temporary residence.

“This is hardly appropriate,” said Sage Zhao, as he saw the two Gu Family Elders relinquish their grand hall and gestured to decline.

“What is inappropriate?”

“Shouldn’t the two seniors be responsible for the safety of the Young Master? This grand hall is closer; if an accident should occur, the seniors would be able to respond promptly, wouldn’t they?”

But the Gu Family Elders were quite adamant about letting them stay, insisting that everything was for the sake of the Young Master.

Seeing this, Jian Chen and the other two stopped voicing objections, expressed their gratitude, and settled in the grand hall next to the Young Master.

Although what the two Gu Family Elders said was true, they were above Ninth Grade in the Sage Realm, and their Divine Sense could easily envelop the entire Duanbei City. They could swiftly ensure the Young Master’s safety wherever they resided.

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However, there was no need to reject the kind offer.

Meanwhile, as soon as they entered the grand hall,

Wang Yue immediately activated the Isolation Array.

Then she turned to Yuan Youbai with a squint and suggested, “Little Bai seems a bit sleepy, don’t you? Why not take a nap?”

“I don’t think I’m tired…” Yuan Youbai craned her neck in confusion.

“If you don’t behave, you won’t be taken out next time!” Wang Yue threatened, feigning severity upon seeing her reaction.

“Then… I guess I’ll be tired,”

Yuan Youbai shrank her neck and pouted, resigning herself to enter the room she had stayed in before.

Once inside the room, she couldn’t resist pressing her ear against the door.

Mumbling to herself, she grumbled, “I’m not a child… It’s obviously because Sister Princess wants to play alone with Lord Jun and doesn’t want to bring me along!” Thanks for reading on ManaNovel!

With her realm advancement and the growth in her Root Bone Comprehension, her Spirit Intelligence was already far beyond that of a child when she first met Lord Jun.

If she were to reckon, her mental acuity was at least that of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old from the Human Clan.

It’s just that she hadn’t been exposed to many things…

But from daily interactions, she had pieced things together!

After Yuan Youbai retired to her room, Wang Yue immediately stretched out her ‘devilish claws’ towards Lord Jun.

Lord Jun didn’t break his promise, and she intended to serve Lord Jun well!

This time, she would pull out all the stops!

Gu Changge smiled slightly, immediately embracing her by the waist and taking her into the room, activating the Isolation Array.

Once the two of them were inside their room, Yuan Youbai’s ears twitched.

But she couldn’t hear the slightest noise.

Helplessly, she lay on the bed, tossing and turning.

“I want to play alone with Lord Jun too… Wah!”

Just by smelling Lord Jun’s scent, Yuan Youbai found comfort.

To dwell under the same roof as Lord Jun, like Sister Saintess and Sister Princess, would be wonderful!

The mere thought made her ears flush with embarrassment.

“No, Yuan Youbai, you must be braver!”

“If Sister Saintess and Sister Princess can, so can you!”

“Yes, you definitely can!”

Yuan Youbai encouraged herself with a couple of small, vigorous fist pumps.

Plans began to form in her mind as she vowed not to fall behind.

She, too, wanted to play alone with Lord Jun!

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[Central State·Immortal Ascension Sect]

Atop the Ninth Saint Son Peak, Wu Jiang Saint Heir gazed at the Communication Jade Token in his hand and fell into deep thought.

“Northern Domain’s Wang Family…”

“They want to make a move on Young Master Gu?”

“But even I, this moment, feel powerless despite willing…”

Wu Jiang Saint Heir sighed heavily.

He could even foresee, once that youngster arrived in Central State, the inevitable day he would seek revenge for bygones.

But frustratingly, there was nothing he could do now.

He had recently lost all interest in managing anything concerning the True Dragon.

If he let him come to Central State and grow strong, his own end would undoubtedly be miserable.

Although the Northern Domain’s Wang Family was at odds with the Gu Family,

seeking help against the Gu kid was one thing, but what could Wu Jiang do?

Now the Wu Family was unable to assist him further, at best could provide him with a Ninth Grade Elder, yet a Sage Realm protector guarded the Gu kid.

One Ninth Grade Elder was simply inadequate, likely to be suppressed before even getting close.

As he was troubled, a figure suddenly appeared on his Saint Peak.

“I wonder what brings Elder Li here?”

Seeing his visitor, Wu Jiang Saint Heir put away the Communication Jade Token, reverting to his usual composed demeanor, and inquired.

This Elder Li, a favored figure of the fifth Saint Heir of the Immortal Ascension Sect, had reached the Perfection of the Sage Realm; his power was formidable!

Compared to that, his own Ninth Saint Son Peak’s foundation was too weak.

After all, as the Ninth Saint Son Peak was always at risk of being challenged and losing the position, most Holy Land Elders were hesitant to commit to this peak.

Who would choose to follow a Saint Son at risk of being replaced at any moment if they could opt for a higher-ranking Saint Son?

“Please, Wu Jiang Saint Heir, visit the Fifth Peak to talk.”

“Would you happen to be free at this time?”

Sage Li smiled amiably with a bow, casually speaking.

He didn’t specify his purpose.

But upon hearing these words, Wu Jiang Saint’s eyes lit up. Was this not the escape he was looking for?

“Senior Brother Jiang calls for me; I naturally have time.”

Wu Jiang Saint bowed in response.

Seeing this, Sage Li no longer said much and directly rode the Immortal Crane ahead, instructing Wu Jiang Saint to follow behind.

In no time, they had arrived at the Fifth Saint Son Peak of the Immortal Ascension Sect.

As soon as he stepped into the range of the Fifth Saint Son Peak, Wu Jiang Saint couldn’t help but sigh silently—the spiritual energy here was at least twice as dense as that at his Ninth Saint Son Peak.

The Holy Land occupied numerous Spirit Vein, and along with the ranking of the Saint Peaks, the density of spiritual energy varied.

To have a better cultivation environment, one needed enough strength and worth; in the Holy Land, it was the size of one’s fist that made sense.

Now, this Fifth Peak’s Saint Jiang Li had reached the perfection of the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm.

When he finally reached the peak of the mountain, the spiritual energy was even denser, making Wu Jiang Saint long for it fervently.

If he had such a Blessed Land, maybe he would have already broken through the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm. Why would he need to struggle to find a Dragon Ball to aid his cultivation in attempting to break through to the Eighth-grade?

“Senior Brother Jiang.”

Upon reaching the peak, he also saw the Fifth Peak’s Saint Jiang Li.

Sitting cross-legged in a Spirit Gathering Array, clad in a blue Daoist Robe, surrounded by a faint blue Tao Rhythm rippling like water, emitting the aura of the perfection of the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm.

After waiting a long time, he saw no inclination from the other to speak.

Wu Jiang dared not say more and could only stand quietly and wait.

With lesser strength and status, even if he felt the other was doing it on purpose, he had to endure and could not show the slightest displeasure.

It wasn’t until half a Two Hours had passed that Saint Jiang Li finally slowly opened his eyes, retracting his Tao Rhythm.

“Junior Brother Wu must have waited long.”

Saint Jiang Li smiled faintly and spoke softly.

“Not long, Senior Brother Jiang’s cultivation is what matters most; I didn’t dare to disturb.”

“I see Senior Brother Jiang seems to be on the verge of a breakthrough. Maybe in a year or two, if not three or five years, such a realm is really embarrassing for this junior.”

Wu Jiang hurriedly bowed with a smile, while taking the opportunity to flatter.

“It’s just a few more years of cultivation than you, Junior Brother.”

“Regarding the recent events, I’ve heard too; it seems Junior Brother Wu is in a bit of a predicament.”

Saint Jiang Li waved his hand, thinking Wu Jiang knew nothing. He himself would break through to the Ninth Grade Void Refining Realm within a year at most. Three to five years? Unnecessary!

However, he couldn’t be bothered with these trivialities and instead got straight to the point.

“Hiding nothing from Senior Brother Jiang…”

“Recently indeed very uncomfortable, even cultivation seems distracted.”

“Alas… fate, who could have expected such a Heavenly Pride Son from the remote Northern Domain!”

“Now that we’ve become enemies, I fear it won’t end well in the future.”

Wu Jiang no longer held it in, smiling bitterly with a pained expression.

However, when mentioning Heavenly Pride Son, he noticed a slight twitch on Jiang Li’s face.

As expected…

This Senior Brother Jiang had plans!

He was also one of the pursuers of Little Sword Immortal Dongfang and was known as an enthusiastic one!

He had challenged her multiple times in the past.

Without suppressing his realm, he could naturally win each time.

But Dongfang Mingyue would not acknowledge this, and with Jiang Li suppressing his realm to the same level as hers, the outcome leaned 70-30.

Even if he won, Little Sword Immortal still deemed him not qualified.

Having an advantage in suppressing the realm but not achieving complete victory, how could he then marry her, the Sword Immortal?

Even Saint Jiang Li had declared that he would marry only Dongfang Mingyue in this life!

Now…

Dongfang Mingyue had announced in Central State that she already had a Daoist Couple, which must be a big blow to him.

And this… this was where his own chance lay!

“Hehe…”

“In the end, it’s just a barren land in the Northern Domain.”

“What does it matter if a genius emerges? If he dies, talent is of no use.”

Saint Jiang Li sneered, especially emphasizing the word ‘genius.’

How could a kid from the impoverished Northern Domain compete with him?

Even if he had the Talent of the Dao Body, so what? He was still just a Fifth or Sixth-grade cultivator.

Now he was at the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm, ready to strike at the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm!

Only a strong person like himself deserved Miss Ming Yue!

No one else could lay a finger on her!

Initially, upon Dongfang Mingyue’s announcement, he was indeed very upset.

But Dongfang Mingyue also said she welcomed all young talents to challenge her husband when she arrived in Central State.

Jiang Li could only suppress the annoyance in his heart and prepare to show her who the true strong one was once she arrived in Central State!

By then, he might already be at the Ninth Grade Void Refining Realm.

Though around forty years of age, he was still young among cultivators and not much older than Dongfang Mingyue!

But…

Now Young Master Gu of the Gu Family was becoming increasingly extraordinary.

Talent of the Dao Body, Sword Sect’s Saint.

This made Jiang Li feel the crisis.

If he couldn’t eliminate him in advance, did he truly have a chance once he arrived in Central State?

It was hard to tell…

“What does Senior Brother Jiang mean?”

Wu Jiang’s eyes lit up upon hearing that. Indeed, Senior Brother Jiang had a plan.

“As long as he doesn’t make it to Central State, wouldn’t that take care of your troubles, Junior Brother?” Jiang Li glanced at him and said.

“But that kid is guarded by a Sage Realm Elder from the Sword Sect now.”

“Trying to take action… it’s as hard as reaching heaven!”

“Besides, Senior Brother Jiang should know my situation. At the Ninth Saint Son Peak, there’s no Sage Realm Elder willing to follow me. The most I can do is mobilize three Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm Tributors.”

“My Wu Family may have a Sage in the Elder ranks, but…”

“Now the most the family can do is to aid me with another Ninth Grade of the Annihilation Realm.”

“When I last went to the Northern Domain, an Elder already lost an arm, and the Ancestors of the family have decided not to interfere anymore…”

“To be honest, Senior Brother Jiang’s proposal tempts me greatly, but I truly am powerless…”

Wu Jiang’s face showed bitterness as he spoke with great helplessness.

“It’s simple, for the Sage Realm, I will take care of it myself.”

“But Junior Brother, I’m afraid you’ll have to make the trip personally.”

“That youngster’s identity is currently quite special, he’s called a Saint Heir but after all, he has yet to be initiated into the Mountain Gate, yet he has already been promised the position of a Saint Heir.”

“If someone else kills him, the Sword Sect may get angry and hold them accountable.”

“If you, as a fellow Saint Heir, fight and slay him…”

“Even the Sword Sect won’t be able to find fault with that.”

“Moreover, the Sect will protect you, and I will speak for you as well.”

Saint Jiang Li calmed himself and then smiled slightly as he spoke.

Hearing this, Wu Jiang was stunned.

Good grief…

No wonder he was summoned today, this was asking him to risk his life!?

As a mere Saint of the Ninth Peak, if he were to slay a talented Saint Heir with an Extreme Dao Body of the Sword Sect, one could imagine the fury he would face from the Sword Sect.

Even if the Sword Sect’s Great Powers couldn’t lay hands on him due to the rules, they would definitely have those Saint Heirs challenge him…

As for the Sect protecting him?

If this were the past, he might have believed that.

But now…

Last time, to woo that youngster, the Sect was willing to use him as a bargaining chip to be given away.

How could he believe that the Sect would protect him?

“Junior Brother Wu, think carefully.”

“If you cannot eliminate him, do you know what your future will hold?”

“I have checked; you and he have more than just petty grievances, it’s a true life-and-death vendetta!”

“His parents, they died by your hand, didn’t they?”

“As soon as he arrives in the Central State, how could there be any reason for him not to take your life?”

Seeing him silent, Saint Jiang Li continued with a light smile.

“Senior Brother has done quite thorough research…”

Wu Jiang gave a bitter smile, not expecting that Senior Brother Jiang could have dug up that past incident.

“So, Junior Brother, you only have one gamble.”

“Bet that the Sect will protect you, at worst you can have your Wu Family pay some price to quell the Sword Sect’s anger.”

“After all, you can still save your life.”

“If you let it go on like this, once he comes to Central State, you won’t have a chance anymore.”

Saint Jiang Li continued to tempt.

But what he said was all too true.

Every word hit Wu Jiang Saint like a heavy blow to the heart.

It made him frown and left him unable to reach a decision.

This matter, if done, could very likely cost him his life!

But if not done…

It would certainly cost him his life!

In the end, he could only look grim and let out a long breath, “It’s all up to Senior Brother Jiang’s instructions, I am willing to alleviate Senior Brother Jiang’s worries!”

“Ah, that’s not quite right.”

“I am merely concerned that Junior Brother might be retaliated against in the future, that’s why I offer my help.”

“How is it helping me with my worries?”

Seeing him agree, Saint Jiang Li smiled in satisfaction, but he waved his hand, refusing to carry that burden.

“Yes!”

“Thank you, Senior Brother Jiang, for being willing to rescue me from death.”

“If one day the Sect… the Sect decides to surrender me, I hope Senior Brother Jiang could say a few words for me.”

Wu Jiang had all sorts of reluctance in his heart but could only follow along with his words.

“Of course.”

“Junior Brother, prepare yourself for the next few days, I will arrange for someone to go to the Northern Domain with you.”

“At that time, you need not worry about the Sage Realm.”

“Instead, Junior Brother, you must not be careless and underestimate your opponent and end up dying by that youngster’s hands.”

“After all, with an Extreme Dao Body, his strength is surely much beyond that of an ordinary cultivator.”

Saint Jiang gave a slight nod as if to agree to his request, but as to whether he would really plead for him in the future, that remained to be seen.

“Hehe…”

“Senior Brother, rest assured, although my strength is nowhere near as powerful as yours.”

“But that youngster, at best, is only in the Sixth Grade Refining Void Realm, what’s an Extreme Dao Body, can it really hold up against Infinite Realm Perfection?”

Wu Jiang was somewhat confident in his own strength.

No matter what, he was still a Saint Heir, even if of the Ninth Peak, he was still a Saint Heir!

He was one of the truly outstanding geniuses among the tens of millions in Central State!

“Junior Brother still doesn’t quite understand what I mean…”

“Can’t your Wu Family assist you with another character at the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm?”

“With a Ninth Grade at your back, wouldn’t it be more secure?” Saint Jiang Li noticed his misunderstanding and couldn’t help but give him a hint.

Suddenly, Wu Jiang’s eyes lit up.

“Understood!”

“Does Senior Brother have any other instructions?”

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now to make preparations in advance.”

“And to also contact my family about this.”

Following what Saint Jiang Li suggested, he could actually have a Ninth Grade Elder from his family help, as long as he didn’t reveal himself.

Although he was outwardly confident, to be honest, he wasn’t completely sure about facing an Extreme Dao Body; that youngster had previously managed to escape from a Ninth Grade’s grasp, which was quite bizarre.

But with a Ninth Grade present, only needing to tie up the opponent’s strong partners.

He would undoubtedly be doomed!

Last time was only because they didn’t have enough time, which allowed him to escape, and it was impossible for him to truly have the strength to face a Ninth Grade!

“After a few days, I will inform Junior Brother,” Saint Jiang Li said, gesturing for him to leave with a wave of his hand.

After he left, Sage Li, who had been silent all along, couldn’t help but sigh and said, “Saint Heir, do you truly wish to go to such lengths for a woman?”

“If I cannot be united with Miss Ming Yue as a Daoist Couple, my heart will not be at peace, and I might even be unstable when I face Tribulation above the Ninth Grade in the future.”

Saint Jiang Li looked at him deeply and said very seriously.

“Sigh…” At this, the Elder could only sigh deeply and say no more.

He only hoped that he would not bring disaster upon himself.

In his heart, he muttered to himself, “Young people are indeed too impulsive, making an enemy of a genius with an Extreme Dao Body over a woman, fortunately… that fellow has not yet grown up, and if he is snuffed out in the cradle, it would actually be a good thing for the Immortal Ascension Sect.”

This was also why he didn’t stop him too much.

Immortal Ascension sect failing to recruit such a genius and letting him go to the Sword Sect has caused the Immortal Ascension Sect’s elders great discomfort.

If they could snuff him out in the cradle, it would not be a bad thing for the Immortal Ascension Sect, and as for how to appease the Sword Sect’s wrath…

At worst, they could just give up that Ninth Saint Heir, along with a trivial compensation, which wouldn’t matter much!