"Sir, could you tell us where the Guardian Spirit Clan is?"
Bei Dou Yan politely asked the old man.
The old man shook his head, reminded them once more, and then left.
Even though itâs known that Ling Xiaoxiao was taken by the Guardian Spirit Clan, without knowing their location, it was as if there was no information at all.
"Brother Feng, what do we do now? We donât know where the Guardian Spirit Clan is." Miao Qingqing asked anxiously, tears welling up.
Feng Wuchen looked up at the void and asked openly: "Do you know the Guardian Spirit Clan?"
"Young Master Chen, the Guardian Spirit Clan is an ancient race with powerful abilities, targeting practitioners with strong soul bodies. Their method of cultivation is quite unique, requiring soul bodies. On the surface, the Godslayer Realm is controlled by the Slayer God Emperor, but in reality, itâs the Guardian Spirit Clan who controls it, albeit they defer to the Great Main Godâs power, acknowledging the Slayer God Emperorâs authority. Theyâve maintained this rule for years. The Guardian Spirit Clan is extremely secretive, and no one knows their location." A voice mysteriously replied from the air.
"Targeting practitioners with strong soul bodies? Using soul bodies to cultivate?" Feng Wuchen frowned slightly, having never heard of such a unique cultivation method.
"Strong soul body Alchemists, they wouldnât specifically target Alchemists, would they? But Xiaoxiao isnât an Alchemist." Liu Qingyang questioned, puzzled.
"Itâs the deceased they target; they wouldnât harm the living unless for specific reasons. Descendants of the Guardian Spirit Clan exist across the Seven Divine Realms, but no one knows who belongs to them." The mysterious voice spoke again.
"Check the whereabouts of those who took Xiaoxiao; I wish to know by the end of the Godslayerâs grand birthday celebration." Feng Wuchen said to the air.
"Yes! Young Master Chen!" A respectful voice answered from the air.
"Letâs go, head to the Godslayer organization first." Feng Wuchen said, preferring to have those mysterious powerful beings investigate rather than wandering aimlessly.
"They took Xiaoxiao; itâs probably not just a simple prank, or else they wouldnât have let Qingqing go. What are they aiming for?" Feng Wuchen wondered, but couldnât figure it out.
Feng Wuchen had no knowledge of the Guardian Spirit Clan, nor could he deduce their reasons for capturing Ling Xiaoxiao.
Despite worrying about Ling Xiaoxiaoâs safety, Feng Wuchen was powerless.
In the blink of an eye, a day passed.
Today is the Godslayerâs grand birthday, and invited honorables from the Godslayer Realmâs major forces and numerous top-tier experts have been arriving.
Jiuyou, Miepo, and Tian Sha, the three leaders, personally welcomed the guests. Since it was a birthday celebration, they aimed for joy rather than establishing hierarchy.
"The Hall Master of Chitian Temple arrives to celebrate, presenting a Thousand-Year Longevity Peach. May the great leader enjoy endless longevity!" An excited voice from the Godslayer organization proclaimed.
If Feng Wuchen were present, heâd certainly recognize the man as Jue Yun.
"Thousand-Year Longevity Peach? My goodness, thatâs a treasure that extends life by thirty years!"
"True to Chitian Temple, even though the Thousand-Year Longevity Peach isnât as potent as a Divine Emperor level life-extending elixir, itâs still a precious treasure!"
"Didnât expect the Hall Master to actually offer it, but if itâs to foster good relations with the Godslayer organization, itâs worth it."
Gasps and envy filled the crowdâs eyes.
"Xianyun Valley arrives to celebrate, presenting one thousand Nine Revolutions Snow Lotus Leafs!"
"President Liu and the three elders from the Merchant Guild arrive to celebrate, offering a billion of Heavenly Treasures!"
"Jiuxuan Divine Palace arrives to celebrate! Presenting ten Divine Artifacts! May the great leader enjoy today every year, with soaring cultivation!"
Jue Yunâs words triggered another wave of astonishment.
A single Divine Artifact could drive countless people to madness; ten pieces, what concept is that?
"Ordinary Prodigy arrives to celebrate! Offering one Main God level Elixir! May the great leader soon enter the Great Main God realm!"
Just as Jue Yun finished speaking, the crowd erupted. Exclamations soared skyward as everyone turned to look.
"Did... did I hear that right? Main God level Elixir? Itâs an unparalleled treasure!"
"Main God level Elixir! Oh my! How generous of Ordinary Prodigy!"
"Unbelievable, Ordinary Prodigy indeed offered such an extravagant gift!"
A succession of major forces arrived, each gift causing waves of shock amongst the crowd.
Jiuyouâs grand celebration had instilled the Godslayer Palace with fervor, tinged with jubilation.
At this moment, Feng Wuchen and his team also reached the Godslayer Palace.
"Is this the Godslayer Palace? Truly grand, worthy of the Godslayer Realmâs premier force!" Bei Dou Yan exclaimed, amazed.
"Brother Feng, itâs that guy from the Li family." As they were about to enter, Liu Qingyang pointed it out.
Feng Wuchen glanced over, spotting the gravely injured Li Muxuan glaring, though he paid him no heed, saying, "Letâs go."
"Dad, thatâs the bastard who injured me!" Li Muxuan pointed angrily at Feng Wuchen, eager to kill him on the spot.
Li Family Head glanced at Feng Wuchen with indifference and coolly said, "The great leaderâs birthday, donât make trouble. Remember, weâre an affiliate to the Godslaying Hall. This is a chance to gain favor with the Godslayer. Though uninvited, avoid angering the great leader. We can deal with him later; letâs go."
"Understood, father!" Li Muxuan replied respectfully, a cold smirk twisting at his lips as he imagined Feng Wuchenâs demise.
Before entering the grand hall, Li Muxuan turned back towards Feng Wuchen, mimicking a throat-slitting gesture with a look of mockery and ruthlessness.
"Brother Feng, how arrogant this guy is, he deserves death!" Liu Qingyang said fiercely.
"Couldnât agree more!" Bei Dou Yan added.
"Makes sense." Feng Wuchen responded calmly.
"The Li family arrives to celebrate! Presenting one Ten Thousand Year Divine Origin Stone!" Jue Yun shouted excitedly.
"Ten Thousand Year Divine Origin Stone! Itâs a treasure aiding Divine Venerates and Main Gods in advancing their cultivation!"
"The Li family sure is generous! The Ten Thousand Year Divine Origin Stone can only be found deep within Beast Spirit Mountain, exceptionally rare."
The crowd was once again stunned, exclamations louder, eyes filled with increasing envy.
Seeing the crowdâs shocked expressions, Li Muxuan wore a smug smile and couldnât resist glancing back at Feng Wuchen.
"Brother Feng?" Seeing Feng Wuchen appearing, Jue Yun was initially startled, then overjoyed: "Brother Feng, it really is you!"
"Long time no see." Feng Wuchen replied with a faint smile, promptly handing Jue Yun a Storage Ring: "This is a gift."
Jue Yun glanced at it briefly, nearly startled to the point of falling, suppressing his exhilaration as he announced loudly: "Dragon God Palace Hall Master arrives to celebrate! Presenting one hundred Three Times Space Rings and one hundred Divine Emperor level Nitian Divine Pearls!"
Upon hearing "Dragon God Palace," aside from the Godslayer organization and another major force showing respect and wariness, others didnât seem to care.
But when those present heard "Three Times Space Rings" and "Nitian Divine Pearls," they were utterly dumbstruck.