Terran Guardian - Chapter 3291

Chapter 3273: War King Gulan (Three updates during the day)

“The Ziyang Immortal Sect has sent word that they want our Shenyang Immortal Court to join forces against the Changsheng Divine Cult. What are your thoughts on this?”

Shenyang Emperor sat high on his throne, the avenue of stars and seas behind him overwhelming the universe. Even his calm words carried an immense pressure. As soon as

these words were spoken,

an immortal official immediately declared respectfully, “The Ziyang Immortal Sect is no ordinary force. Since we are liaising with the Immortal Court, I think we can offer them a favor!”

The remaining immortal officials, upon hearing this, mostly echoed his words.

Any ordinary force, even one as ancient as the Shenyang Immortal Court, would have disapproved of this.

However,

the Ziyang Immortal Sect was different.

This ancient sect was renowned throughout the world for its alchemy. A friendly relationship, even a favor owed to them, was certainly not a bad thing.

After all, elixirs were essential for cultivation for cultivators of all levels.

If the Ziyang Immortal Sect could owe him a favor, there would be no harm but only a hundred benefits. Upon hearing   this,

the Divine Sun Emperor nodded slightly, “Since that’s the case, then let the Immortal Court Immortals travel to the Southern Star Region!”   With a flick of his sleeve, the Divine Sun Emperor’s Daoist aura transformed into a decree. A seal affixed to it, and instantly, the decree vanished into thin air like a stream of light.   A moment later,   a figure appeared within the Immortal Palace.   Dressed in dark celestial robes, his face stern and unsmiling, he exuded an aura of immortality, causing the void to tremble and a Daoist aura to emanate. All the Immortal Officials’ faces changed slightly, as if they were overwhelmed by this aura.   ”Your Majesty, your servant, Gu Lan, greets His Majesty!” These words awed   many Immortal Officials   once again.   War King Gu Lan!   An ancient and powerful figure among the Thirty-Six Heavenly Kings!   Many Immortal Officials had only heard of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Kings, but had never truly seen them all.   Only then did Gu Lan speak did they understand his true identity.   The Divine Sun Emperor’s Dharma image suppressed the universe, his eyes radiating a Dao rhythm. His calm gaze rested on Gu Lan, his expression expressionless.   ”Since the Ziyang Immortal Sect has requested assistance, King Gu Tian will represent the Divine Sun Immortal Court in the Southern Star Region!”   ”I obey your command!”   Gu Lan bowed slightly, accepting the order in a deep voice.   Then,   his figure vanished into the Immortal Palace.   Simultaneously,   the supreme Dharma image towering over heaven and earth vanished, and all the avenue phenomena vanished as if into thin air. Seeing this, the immortal officials tactfully bowed.   ”Farewell, Your Majesty!”   …   The void shook.   Gu Lan’s figure suddenly appeared, staring into the void before him, his expression a touch cold.   ”Who are you, cultivator? Why are you blocking my path?”   ”I am Mingyao from the Guanming Realm, and I have come to ask the War King to stay!”   A white-robed Taoist figure slowly emerged. Despite Gu Lan’s icy expression, he wore a faint smile.   ”Guanming Realm!”   Gu Lan’s eyes shone coldly.   ”You are blocking my path. Could it be that the Guanming Realm is seeking war with my Shenyang Immortal Court?”   ”I dare not. I have long heard of the War King’s name, and I wish to discuss the Dao with him!”   Venerable Mingyao shook his head slightly. Though his tone was humble, he showed no intention of giving way.   With these words,   Gu Lan’s expression completely chilled.   ”I never thought the illustrious Guanming Immortal Sect would collude with the Changsheng Divine Cult. Are you attempting to sever your ties with the Shenyang Realm?”   ”You’ll find no excuse to accuse me. What connection do I have with the Changsheng Divine Cult? I simply wish to witness the legendary War King’s might.”   Venerable Mingyao smiled calmly.   His words   instantly enraged Gu Lan.   The War King chuckled in rage, a terrifying aura emanating from him that silently crumbled and annihilated the vast expanse of space, sending shrill cries of pain through the three thousand great avenues.   ”If you wish to fight, I will grant your wish!”   ”Then may the War King teach me!”   Venerable Mingyao remained calm, even when faced with Gu Lan’s furious attack.   However, as both sides entered the realm of immortality, their attacks unleashed a devastating force.   For a moment,   many powerful figures within the Shenyang Immortal Court turned their gazes in the direction of the emanating force, their faces filled with shock.   ”This aura is the battle of immortals!”   ”That person must be the Mingyao Venerable of the Guanming Realm. Who is the other person fighting him? Why have we never seen him before?”   The existence of War King Gulan was extremely unfamiliar to most cultivators, so few could recognize his identity.   However, the fact that he could fight against the Mingyao Venerable was a testament to his formidable strength.   However,   some ancient beings   recognized Gulan’s true identity.   ”War King Gulan!”   ”He’s not dead yet!”   ”Compared to back then, his strength seems even more terrifying!”   ”The Guanming Immortal Sect’s Changsheng is fighting this War King. Could it be that the Guanming Realm is seeking war with the Shenyang Immortal Court?”   Ancient divine thoughts intertwined, all sensing a sense of shock.   There was no way   they couldn’t help but be shocked.   War King Gulan, a formidable figure even in ancient times, was now clashing with the Mingyao Venerable, which inevitably caused other cultivators to speculate.   Both the Shenyang Celestial Court and the Guanming Realm were truly colossal.   If the two powers engaged in war, the consequences could be imagined.   Meanwhile,   within the Immortal Palace,   the Shenyang Emperor cast his gaze into the void.   ”Guanming Realm… interesting! It seems this faction is indeed connected to the Changsheng Divine Cult!” he muttered after   a moment.

The Divine Sun Emperor withdrew his gaze.

A cultivator in front of him said respectfully, “The Master of the Seventh Peak of the Guanming Immortal Sect is exceptionally powerful; the War King may not be a match for him.

Do you wish to enlist the help of the other Heavenly Kings to suppress him?”

“No need. The War King’s strength is not as simple as you imagine. Furthermore, the Guanming Realm’s intervention is solely aimed at preventing the War King from reaching the Southern Star Region.

In that case, I will grant their wish. I will refrain from intervening in this matter and simply wait and see.”

The Divine Sun Emperor waved his hand, his expression remaining impassive.

If the Ziyang Immortal Sect had approached the Divine Sun Immortal Court to request their intervention,

the Divine Sun Immortal Court would naturally have given them a favor. But now that the Guanming Realm had intervened, the Divine Sun Immortal Court had nothing to do with it.

Regardless,

the Ziyang Immortal Sect owed the Divine Sun Immortal Court a favor.

Therefore,

whether Gu Lan could reach the Southern Star Region was no longer crucial.

What truly mattered was the Divine Sun Immortal Court’s attitude.   ”Sect Master, news has arrived from the Shenyang Territory that War King Gulan has emerged from the Shenyang Immortal Court. He attempted to travel to the Southern Star Territory, but was blocked by the Guanming Realm. Now

,   two Semi-Saints are engaged in a fierce battle in the Shenyang Territory, causing quite a stir. The battle ended with War King Gulan injured!”   a cultivator from the Ziyang Immortal Sect said in a deep voice.   As the words fell, the faces of many powerful sects changed slightly.   Gulan injured!   This meant that their side had lost another source of support.   ”When the Guanming Realm suppressed the Qingxuan Holy Land, and then the evil disaster erupted simultaneously, various forces suspected a connection between the two.   It seems that even if the two sides haven’t formed an alliance, some kind of deal is inevitable.   Not only have we failed to borrow the power of the Shenyang Immortal Court this time, but we’ve actually owed them a significant favor, which we can only repay in the future!”   The Sect Master of the Ziyang Immortal Sect also had a somewhat unpleasant expression on his face.   He wasn’t just dissatisfied with the Guanming Realm; he was also dissatisfied with the Shenyang Immortal Court.   If the Shenyang Immortal Court truly wanted to intervene, then Venerable Mingyao alone would have been unable to stop them.   However, from the beginning,   the Shenyang Immortal Court had only sent one Immortal.   The implications of this were quite intriguing.   Clearly,   the Shenyang Immortal Court did not want to be involved in such a catastrophe, and sending War King Gulan to intervene was simply out of respect for the Ziyang Immortal Sect.   While everyone understood the logic, the Ziyang Immortal Sect had no way of finding fault with the Shenyang Immortal Court.   On the contrary,   the former owed the latter a favor.   Regardless, the fact that Gulan had been injured was a fact. The Ziyang Immortal Sect   could not, by all rights and reason, ignore the fact that an ancient semi-saint had been injured because of the Ziyang Immortal Sect.   This was an open conspiracy,   and one that the Ziyang Immortal Sect could not refuse.   After a while,   Taoist Yunyang suppressed the matter again.   Losing one Shenyang Immortal Court wouldn’t be a big deal.   This time,   the Ziyang Immortal Sect had already mobilized considerable resources to deal with the Eternal Life Divine Cult. Under these circumstances, one more Shenyang Immortal Court wouldn’t be much, and one less wouldn’t be much.   As long as the Eternal Life Divine Cult’s problems could be resolved, even if I owed the Shenyang Immortal Court a favor, it wouldn’t be a big loss.   ”If the Shenyang Immortal Court is blocked, let’s put it aside for now. Once the Eternal Life Divine Cult’s problems are resolved, I will demand an explanation from the Guanming Realm!”   Taoist Yunyang sneered.   His Ziyang Immortal Sect was no pushover.   Since the Guanming Realm had clearly intended to ally with the Eternal Life Divine Cult and deliberately oppose the sect, there would be a price to pay.   However, for now, everything was focused on the Eternal Life Divine Cult. Once the Eternal Life Divine Cult’s problems were resolved, it would be the Guanming Realm’s turn.   —   ”Guanming Realm!”   ”Shenyang Immortal Court!”   Shen Changqing’s eyes sparkled with brilliance as he observed the news from the Demon God Daojian.   Shen Changqing didn’t need to think too hard to understand the connection between the two major factions, the Semi-Saints, and the Immortal Cult of Longevity.   Combined with the previous incident with the Guanming Realm, he could conclude that the Guanming Realm was acting on behalf of the Longevity Cult.   ”The Guanming Realm couldn’t have acted without reason. By blocking the Shenyang Immortal Court, they’ve already indirectly offended both the Shenyang Immortal Court and the Ziyang Immortal Sect.   If the Longevity Cult is defeated, the Ziyang Immortal Sect will surely launch an attack…”   Shen Changqing pondered.   The Guanming Realm’s foundation in the Shenyang Region was fragile, and offending the Ziyang Immortal Sect at this moment would be a grave concern.   Normally, the Guanming Realm wouldn’t have had any reason to act at this time.   However, the fact that the Guanming Realm had already taken action raised intriguing questions.