"How long has it been?"

Uncle Huo, full of shock, exclaimed, "Since Gu Chenfeng killed the Martial King, it hasn't even been half a year. How could he have broken through from the Golden Core Stage to the Soul Emergence Stage?"

"Is that kid even human?" Uncle Wu was stunned, saying, "We've cultivated for decades to break through from the Late Stage of Nascent Soul to the Soul Emergence Stage, even if he had great fortune, it couldn't possibly be this fast, right?"

In shock, Uncle Zhang hurriedly asked, "Ling'Er, where is Gu Chenfeng now? His growth rate is terrifying, we must eliminate him as soon as possible!"

"That's right!" Uncle Huo nodded repeatedly, saying, "This kid's cultivation is advancing too fast. If we let him continue to grow, he might soon break through to the Tribulation Stage, and by then, it will be difficult to kill him."

The rapid growth of Gu Chenfeng has made them feel a strong threat.

Yao Xuanling shook her head helplessly and said, "Uncle, I also don't know where he went, but since he hails from the Ancient Divine Sect, he must return there."

Uncle Zhang frowned seriously, "The Ancient Divine Sect has recruited many strong individuals because of the Heaven and Earth Immortal Spirit Pill, their strength has significantly grown, and many powerful forces are on good terms with them, making it impossible for us to forcibly demand people."

"Gu Chenfeng killed disciples of our Heavenly Dao Sect, this matter will not end peacefully. We must immediately report back to the Sect Leader."

"Brother, don't forget about the Xiang Family," Uncle Huo reminded, "If we capture the Xiang Family, can Gu Chenfeng still not surrender?"

Uncle Zhang nodded slightly and said sternly, "Junior Brother Huo, head to the Xiang Family immediately. Kill anyone who dares to resist!"

"Alright! I'll go to the Celestial Fire Kingdom at once!" Uncle Huo nodded and swiftly flew toward the Celestial Fire Kingdom.

Nearby, Yao Xuanling hurriedly asked, "Uncle Zhang, Gu Chenfeng killed Uncle Ying and Brother Xiao Yang. Does that mean our Heavenly Dao Sect will go to war with the Ancient Divine Sect?"

Uncle Zhang frowned fiercely and said, "If the Ancient Divine Sect does not hand over Gu Chenfeng, war is inevitable. The Sect Leader will not sit idly by."

Uncle Wu clenched his fist with utter ferocity, saying, "If the Ancient Divine Sect does not hand over Gu Chenfeng, we can take this opportunity to justifiably destroy the Ancient Divine Sect and seize the elixir."

Uncle Zhang nodded and said, "Let's immediately return to the Sect to report to the Sect Leader!"

...

Two hours later.

Huo Tianzheng had already arrived at Celestial Wave City, in the Celestial Fire Kingdom.

Huo Tianzheng was not the least bit polite. Upon arriving in the sky above Celestial Wave City, the terrifying aura of an Integration Stage cultivator swept the entire city like a storm.

The sudden and terrifying aura scared the cultivators of Celestial Wave City out of their wits.

"In...Integration Stage expert!"

"Who provoked an Integration Stage expert?"

"He...he is a powerful figure from the...Heavenly Dao Sect, Huo Tianzheng!"

The originally bustling streets instantly became desolate and deserted, as everyone was afraid of getting involved.

Huo Tianzheng's fierce gaze swept over the Xiang Family as his figure slowly descended.

Xiang Family Mansion.

The Patriarch of the Xiang Family, Xiang Yan, frowned seriously, "As expected, they are targeting our Xiang Family."

An Elder gravely said, "The Heavenly Dao Sect has been investigating for so long, they must have found something, otherwise they wouldn't send an Integration Stage expert."

Another Elder frowned and said, "Patriarch, we..."

Before the Elder could finish speaking, Xiang Yan interrupted, "Gu Chenfeng rendered our Xiang Family a great service. We absolutely cannot reveal a single word about him."

The Xiang Family had long heard of the Heavenly Dao Sect's hunt for Gu Chenfeng's whereabouts and guessed that it was only a matter of time before they came knocking.

The Xiang Family did not know where Gu Chenfeng was, but Xiang Wentian knew that Gu Chenfeng was with the Ancient Divine Sect.

"Father, will Gu Chenfeng be alright?" Xiang Wentian asked quietly, his heart filled with worry.

Xiang Yan shook his head slightly, "Gu Chenfeng likely isn't in any danger yet, otherwise the people from the Heavenly Dao Sect wouldn't have come looking for our Xiang Family."

However.

They did not expect that Huo Tianzheng's purpose was not to force them to reveal the whereabouts of Gu Chenfeng, but to capture the Xiang Family to threaten Gu Chenfeng.

When Huo Tianzheng landed in the courtyard, Xiang Yan hurriedly stepped forward, cupped his fists, and smiled, "Welcome..."

Before Xiang Yan could finish speaking, Huo Tianzheng interrupted coldly, "I heard Gu Chenfeng has a good relationship with your Xiang Family, and that he once repelled powerful enemies for you."

Xiang Yan cupped his fists and smiled, "Indeed, someone once saved our Xiang Family, but we are not familiar with him, nor do we know his background."

"Familiar or not, it will be clear when Gu Chenfeng arrives," Huo Tianzheng said coldly, "From now on, no one from the Xiang Family is allowed to leave even a half-step, or they will die."

The words fell.

With a wave of his hand, Huo Tianzheng instantly cast a powerful blue energy shield over the entire Xiang Family Mansion.

Xiang Yan and the elders' expressions changed drastically, panic overtook them instantly.

"If Gu Chenfeng comes, he's certainly doomed. What should we do?" Xiang Wentian's mind was blank with panic.

The Heavenly Dao Sect is an exalted power in the Cultivation Realm, more fearsome than the Ancient Divine Sect.

Should Gu Chenfeng really come, he would certainly meet his end.

Xiang Yan and the elders realized that Huo Tianzheng intended to use the Xiang Family to lure out Gu Chenfeng, making them extremely anxious.

In the face of an Integration Stage expert, the Xiang Family was utterly powerless to resist.

Moreover, encased within such a strong barrier, they couldn't leave.

In utter worry, Xiang Yan forced a bitter smile and said, "We have no ties with that Gu Chenfeng. Why would he come to die for our Xiang Family?"

"Is that so?" Huo Tianzheng glanced coldly at Xiang Yan, then sneered, "Patriarch Xiang, kindly send someone to the Ancient Divine Sect and have Gu Chenfeng come to the Xiang Family alone."

Huo Tianzheng didn't believe Xiang Yan's nonsense for a second.

Upon hearing this.

Xiang Yan, Xiang Wentian, and the elders stood in shock.

"The Heavenly Dao Sect has already found out Gu Chenfeng is from the Ancient Divine Sect. If we send someone, that foolish Gu Chenfeng will certainly come back. What should we do?" Xiang Wentian grew increasingly anxious and panicked.

As Xiang Wentian panicked.

What Huo Tianzheng said next left them all dumbfounded.

With a mocking cold smile, Huo Tianzheng said, "Patriarch Xiang, if you don't send someone, Gu Chenfeng won't come, and if he doesn't come, I will kill every person in your Xiang Family."

"What?" Xiang Yan and the elders turned pale with shock, their hearts gripped by fear.

Huo Tianzheng continued to sneer, "Patriarch Xiang, my time is valuable, so you should hurry. Otherwise..."

Saying this, Huo Tianzheng suddenly pointed across the space, and a terrifying blue energy beam shot out.

"Pfft!"

In an instant, the energy beam pierced through a family member's body, turning them to ashes.

Xiang Yan and the elders were both enraged and grief-stricken, but there was nothing they could do.

Huo Tianzheng's finger pointed to another family member, with a faint cold smile, "Patriarch Xiang, have you decided who to send? If not, you can take your time considering. I'm just not sure if your clan can afford the wait."

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