Chapter 930: 591: Trial Witch Tower, Gongshu Yu

Chapter 930: Chapter 591: Trial Witch Tower, Gongshu Yu

“To think you can discern the concealment technique of my Formless Smoke Veil, I wonder which esteemed individuals you two might be?”

As this voice sounded, more than ten figures suddenly emerged from the dense forest, approaching Lu Qing and his companion.

Leading the group was a young man with a feather fan and a silk scarf, clad in a blue-green magic robe.

With star eyebrow sword eyes, his posture was upright, exuding an extraordinary aura.

Around him followed a group of young men and women, each similarly possessing independent charisma and powerful presence.

Every one of them was far more formidable than the batch of loose cultivators they had encountered earlier.

On the robes of these people, an identical emblem was embroidered, indicating they came from the same faction.

“Mr. Chen, these people are from the Gongshu Family, and this person is the strongest direct lineage Daoist of the Gongshu Family’s younger generation, Gongshu Yu.

It is said that he has stepped into the perfection realm of the Golden Core Ninth Rotation and is the most promising direct lineage Daoist of his generation in the Gongshu Family to achieve the Primordial Spirit within ten years.”

Upon recognizing these people, the Five Treasures Daoist was first startled, then hurriedly transmitted a message to Lu Qing’s Divine Soul in secret.

“Gongshu Family?”

Lu Qing’s heart stirred slightly, then he looked at the young man leading the group.

He had not anticipated encountering people from the Gongshu Family here.

However, there was no change in Lu Qing’s expression; he remained calm, secretly activating his superpower to begin probing the other’s information.

At this moment, his appearance had significantly changed compared to his time in the Little Cang Realm.

Even his Divine Soul aura was entirely different.

Therefore, he was not worried about being recognized by them.

“My two Daoist friends need not be so wary; we mean no harm.”

Seeing Lu Qing and his companion remain silent, only looking at them vigilantly, Gongshu Yu immediately smiled and said.

Although he sensed that Lu Qing and his companion’s aura revealed only the Initial Golden Core Realm.

He was not foolish enough to believe that was their true strength.

Earlier, when Lu Qing and his companion transformed into a stream of light flying in the sky, they had witnessed it.

Being able to fly near the Ancient Tower, their strength couldn’t possibly be at the Initial Golden Core Realm.

Furthermore, Lu Qing managed to discern his concealment of aura with the Formless Smoke Veil.

Thus, Lu Qing and his companion must have used some treasure to conceal their cultivation.

“Didn’t expect to encounter the esteemed Daoists of the Gongshu Family here; it is truly a fortunate meeting.”

Seeing the floating notes in his view, Lu Qing spoke calmly.

“My two Daoist friends are gracious; I wonder which sect you belong to?” Gongshu Yu asked with a smile.

He wasn’t surprised that Lu Qing and his companion recognized the origins of their group.

After all, the Gongshu Family was one of the Thirty-Six Upper Clans, and it was unusual for anyone not to know of them.

“We are just obscure loose cultivators, without sect inheritance,” Lu Qing replied.

Loose cultivators?

Hearing Lu Qing’s words, Gongshu Yu was slightly taken aback.

Then he heard Lu Qing continue: “Apologies, Gongshu Daozi, we still have matters to attend to, so we’ll take our leave.”

With that, before he could respond, Lu Qing and the Five Treasures Daoist executed a movement technique, darting into the dense forest to depart.

Watching the departing figures of Lu Qing and his companion, Gongshu Yu squinted his eyes but did not stop them.

However, the members of the Gongshu Family behind him were somewhat perplexed.

A young woman frowned, speaking: “Ah Yu, these two are so rude, why not teach them a lesson? Otherwise, others might think our Gongshu Family is easy to deal with!”

“Right now is a critical moment; it’s unwise to cause trouble,” Gongshu Yu shook his head, “Besides, I feel these two are not ordinary; rashly clashing might cause an aura eruption, attracting the mutant beasts in this forest.

If one or two Golden Core Realm mutant beasts come along, they’ll be hard to handle.”

Upon hearing this, the Gongshu Family members’ faces changed.

Clearly, the Golden Core Realm mutant beasts mentioned by Gongshu Yu hadn’t been a pleasant experience for them.

The family members ceased speaking, while Gongshu Yu continued to gaze in the direction where Lu Qing and his companion had departed.

Though it was merely a brief encounter, earlier, he sensed a mysterious danger emanating from the two.

Especially that young man, who appeared trustworthy, yet his calm eyes made him wary.

For a moment, he felt as if his secrets were about to be seen through by them.

This vague premonition prompted him not to attempt detaining Lu Qing and his companion.

Currently, many factions are lurking around the Ancient Tower, some even stronger than the Gongshu Family.

If a battle occurs rashly, it could attract those powerful mutant beasts guarding the tower and even create opportunities for other factions to take advantage.

Indeed, not every faction lurking in this forest is amicable toward the Gongshu Family.

“Ah Yu, only three hours remain until the Ancient Tower opens again. Are we going to attempt entering this time?”

At this moment, the young woman asked again.

“Of course, we must try, but those beasts are hard to deal with, and our strength is lacking; I need to devise a foolproof strategy,” Gongshu Yu replied, frowning.

“Our strength is indeed lacking; only you, Ah Yu, are at the Golden Core Ninth Rotation, which makes it difficult to withstand those beasts’ attacks.

Unfortunately, the Qiankun Sect refuses to cooperate with us, despite Brother Zheng’s close ties with their true disciple eldest brother.”

The woman commented regretfully.

“Hmph, just because they lost two people and had several severely injured entering the first time?” Another Gongshu Family member snorted, “Those Qiankun Sect disciples are so ungrateful!

Clearly, it was their own lack of strength that caused their casualties, yet they make it seem like we’re to blame for their losses, how absurd!

Before entering, our two families agreed to explore the secret realm together, yet they betrayed us with such a breach of faith.

Once outside, the clan must hold them accountable to the Qiankun Sect!”

Upon hearing these words, the other Gongshu Family members also showed cold expressions.

If not for the Qiankun Sect’s breach of faith, unilaterally tearing up the alliance, they wouldn’t be stuck outside the Ancient Tower, unable to enter.

Forced to watch helplessly as those top sects entered the Ancient Tower to seek fortunes.

“Okay, that’s enough; don’t say any more. I have my precautions, and I’ll report to Brother Zheng once outside.

But don’t hassle the Qiankun Sect, otherwise, if Brother Zheng comes to aver, I won’t be able to protect you.”

Gongshu Yu scolded.

“Yes.”

Seeing his solemn expression, the other Gongshu members dared not speak further.

Though some still showed a slightly dissatisfied expression.

Seeing this, Gongshu Yu also felt some frustration.

Originally, when entering, Brother Zheng had arranged everything.

Allowing them to cooperate with the Qiankun Sect to explore the secret realm.

With this arrangement, they could hope to contend with top factions like the Overlord Clan and Heavenly Sword Sect.

Initially, everything went well; entering the secret realm, though not seamless cooperation, at least there were no conflicts.

But unexpectedly, upon discovering the Ancient Tower, things changed.

Jointly resisting the guardian beasts to enter the tower, those beasts proved far more powerful than anticipated.

Their formation was unexpectedly disrupted amid the chaos.

During the chaos, several from their clan panicked, fleeing for their lives without regard for the formation, leaving the Qiankun Sect members behind as rear guards.

This resulted in casualties on the part of the Qiankun Sect.

This angered the Qiankun Sect disciples, who immediately terminated the alliance.

Brother Zheng’s arrangements were thus entirely disrupted.

Without the Qiankun Sect’s assistance, merely relying on their group, numerous attempts were made, but none succeeded in entering the tower.

The aura of this Ancient Tower is so vast, it surely holds incredible opportunities within.

With treasures near at hand, yet unable to enter for exploration.

To say Gongshu Yu wasn’t angry would be impossible.

But the current situation truly isn’t suitable for causing additional trouble.

Thus, he could only temporarily suppress his anger, and prioritize finding a way to enter the Ancient Tower.

As for the Qiankun Sect’s breach of agreement, it would have to be dealt with after leaving.