Chapter 845 - 446: Wishful Thinking

"Youngster from the Carefree Gate! What is the meaning of this? Why did you kill him?!"

Elder Ji was instantly furious, turning around to scold Qingmu.

"Just cleaning up house, no need to be so tense, Elder, right?"

Qingmu said expressionlessly and calmly.

Then, he pulled the Longsword out from Qing Feng’s chest.

A glint of cold flashed in Elder Ji’s eyes, seemingly able to shoot fire.

"Are you testing the patience of the Ji family?"

Elder Ji said coldly.

"Heh heh..."

Qingmu sneered indifferently, "If you want to avenge Qing Feng, just go ahead. But think it through, this is the territory of us Illusory Souls, you won’t gain much by making a move here."

"Hoo..."

Elder Ji took a deep breath, naturally knowing that Qingmu was right.

So now was not the time to act impulsively; offending such a formidable enemy as the Carefree Gate was certainly not worthwhile.

"Fine, I will remember what happened today."

Elder Ji said coldly, then turned and gestured to his subordinates, "Let’s go!"

Following his words, Elder Ji and his men soared into the air, transforming into a streak of light, swiftly leaving the scene.

Qingmu watched Elder Ji’s departing figure, a hint of killing intent flashed in his eyes.

"Hmph! Old witch, who are you trying to show off in front of me!"

Qingmu looked disdainful.

Gu Sheng watched all this from the side, secretly relieved.

He hadn’t expected Qingmu to handle Qing Feng so decisively, avoiding a larger mess.

Only after confirming that Elder Ji and his group had left did Gu Sheng emerge from the depths of the forest.

"Elder Qingmu, thank you very much."

Gu Sheng smiled lightly, cupping his hands.

"No problem, if thanks are necessary, it should be we who thank you."

Qingmu and those Illusory Souls also smiled and said.

At this moment, an Illusory Soul suddenly flashed out, "Young friend, are you planning to Cross the Void?"

"Correct."

Gu Sheng nodded.

"Then hurry and queue up, it’s estimated that the Spatial Gate will open in two days, then you can cross the void."

The Illusory Soul replied.

"What about Qing Feng and the others..."

Gu Sheng looked at the corpses of Qing Feng and the others.

"You don’t need to worry about that, we’ll take care of it."

Qingmu and the others replied.

"Alright, I’ll leave it to you then."

After speaking, Gu Sheng flew off directly towards the Carefree Gate.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the sky, Elder Ji and his group were staring in the direction where Gu Sheng was.

"It really is him!"

Elder Ji’s eyes showed a cold gleam.

"That kid is still alive, truly has a big life!"

"Yes, from the Ji family to the Peacock King’s domain, to the Fire Domain, yet they didn’t kill him!"

"Old Ancestor, we can’t let him escape this time!"

The followers beside Elder Ji were gnashing their teeth in hatred.

"Hmph!"

Elder Ji snorted coldly, "Gu Sheng is thinking of using the Carefree Gate to Cross the Void to evade pursuit, what a wild dream!"

After saying this, Elder Ji turned directly and flew towards the distant sky.

Gu Sheng, upon returning to the Carefree Gate, found a quiet place and waited anxiously for two days.

These two days felt longer than two months.

But finally, the time for the Spatial Gate to open had arrived.

At this moment, before the Carefree Gate’s Spatial Gate, there were actually three to four hundred cultivators waiting.

They were all there to Cross the Void for various reasons.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

Suddenly, several rays of rainbow light flashed by.

Several elders of the Carefree Gate suddenly appeared on the altar in front.

One of the elders stepped forward and glanced down below.

"Everyone, the Spatial Gate will open in an hour, please prepare to cross the void."

This announcement instantly excited the cultivators below the altar.

"It’s finally opening!"

"Yes, after waiting for so long, it’s not easy."

"Crossing the Void, here I come!"

Some cultivators danced with excitement.

At this moment, Gu Sheng was also quietly excited, hoping for the Spatial Gate to open quickly, to leave the Southern Domain.

About a tea’s time later, seven-colored light suddenly floated over from the distance.

The other cultivators were instantly stunned upon seeing it.

Because anyone who could manipulate the Seven-colored Light was definitely at the level of a big shot.

Gu Sheng was puzzled seeing this light.

He silently prayed in his heart: "Please, don’t be the Ji family, otherwise everything would be for naught!"

While Gu Sheng was praying, the Seven-colored Light indeed landed on the altar.

"What!"

Gu Sheng squinted to get a better look, and to his dismay, it was none other than the Ji family’s Supreme Elder, Ji Changkong!

Moreover, beside him were Elder Ji and other cultivators.

In total, there were more than thirty people!

"This..."

Gu Sheng’s heart tightened, feeling at a loss.

Because on three sides of the altar were numerous disciples of the Carefree Gate guarding.

With the highly cultivated Supreme Elder of the Ji family, Ji Changkong, nearby, even if he flew away on a cloud now, he couldn’t escape their grasp.

Rather than running away, it was better to hide silently.

Maybe they wouldn’t discover him!

Holding onto this faint hope, Gu Sheng hid among the several hundred cultivators.

"Elder Ji, how come you’re free to visit our Carefree Gate today?"

One of the Carefree Gate elders stepped forward and greeted respectfully.

"We’re here to find someone."

Ji Changkong said coldly.

"Uh..."

Ji Changkong, being from the renowned Ji family of the East Desolation, naturally had a high status.

Hence, he exhibited some arrogance, making people uncomfortable.

But with his high status, even if the Master of the Carefree Gate came, they would have to show some courtesy.

Thus, this Carefree Gate elder dared not say much.

"Find someone... these people are all here for Crossing the Void, who are you looking for?"

The Carefree Gate elder pointed at the many cultivators below and asked.

"A few days ago, someone used the Void Palm near the Carefree Gate, that person is mixed among these Crossing the Void. Additionally, that person helped others to kill several disciples of the Carefree Gate, including Qing Feng."

Elder Ji stepped forward and explained.

"Ah?"

The Carefree Gate elder was stunned, "Qing Feng hasn’t appeared in recent days, could it be... could it be..."

"Indeed!"

Elder Ji nodded, "I saw with my own eyes that he was killed by the combined forces of the Illusory Souls and the person we’re looking for!"

"This..."

The Carefree Gate elder was trembling with anger, "We must find that person! Must!"

"Uh..."

Hearing Elder Ji’s words, Gu Sheng was fuming, gnashing his teeth.

He never expected that Elder Ji would block his way to Cross the Void.

"Ji Hui, find them!"

Ji Changkong commanded coldly.

"Yes!"

Ji Hui responded, leading dozens of Ji family elders to search among the several hundred people for Gu Sheng.

The gaze of these Ji family elders was as sharp as a hawk’s, scrutinizing each person present.

Gu Sheng was mingling in the crowd, trying to remain low-profile to avoid unnecessary attention.

If Elder Ji indeed found him, his plan to Cross the Void would be completely dashed.

Thus, he had to figure out a way to get rid of Elder Ji’s pursuit and find another opportunity to reach the Spatial Gate.

Gu Sheng’s eyes scanned around, looking for a possible escape route.

He suddenly noticed some complex terrain and structures near the Spatial Gate, perhaps he could use them to shake off the pursuit.

Subsequently, Gu Sheng quietly moved.

No matter how fast he moved, it couldn’t match the simultaneous search of dozens of Ji family elders.

Just when Elder Ji and the Ji family elders were about to reach Gu Sheng’s location, he suddenly moved.

In the blink of an eye, he darted swiftly between people and buildings.

Gu Sheng intended to use his exquisite movement technique and familiarity with the surroundings to shake off Elder Ji’s pursuit.

"Gu Sheng! You still want to run?"

Elder Ji shouted loudly, immediately giving chase.

Gu Sheng dashed swiftly through the Carefree Gate, picking up speed.

Ji Changkong saw Gu Sheng’s figure rapidly moving through the Carefree Gate, a cold light flashed in his eyes.

He knew Gu Sheng had exceptional movement technique, but within the Carefree Gate, he would not let Gu Sheng easily escape.

"Gu Sheng, surrender!"

Ji Changkong yelled, his voice like thunder reverberating through the air.

"Swish!"

With the sound of Ji Changkong’s voice resonating, his figure instantly vanished from his original spot.