Chapter 614: The Immortality Gate!
In the hall, two middle-aged strong members of the Liu family looked disheveled, pale-faced, and covered in bloodstains.
They formed a team and went outside the city to investigate, but encountered a large number of demon beasts. Only a few managed to escape.
"So many demon beasts, what's going on!"
Liu Zongyuan muttered, his expression grave. The gathering of so many demon beasts outside Man City is definitely not a good sign.
Coupled with the recent unrest outside Man City, it seems that something big is about to happen.
"Uncle Guan, please take these healing pills quickly."
Liu Ruoxi stepped forward and handed two healing pills to the two men.
"Thank you, miss." The two men could tell that the pills were extraordinary just by looking at them.
"Father, when we came back this time, we also encountered demon beasts in the Forest of Demons, and even encountered demon beasts of the Demon Emperor level. I don't know if it's related."
Liu Ruoxi frowned. They had also encountered danger last night, but luckily managed to escape. However, Uncle Guan hadn't returned yet and encountered a powerful expert of the Demonic Emperor Realm.
"A strong expert of the Demonic Emperor Realm!"
Upon hearing this, the people in the hall trembled and changed their expressions. Such a level was like a legendary existence for Man City.
"Hopefully, it's not related."
Liu Zongyuan looked extremely grave. If the Demonic Emperor Realm expert is related to the recent gathering of demon beasts outside Man City, it would be a disaster for the entire city, a catastrophe of unprecedented scale.
"Could it be the Immortality Gate?"
Suddenly, an elderly member of the Liu family spoke up, and a fierce tremor appeared in their elderly face.
"The Immortality Gate!"
These three words made several elders of the Liu family present there change their expressions.
Liu Zongyuan 's eyes also instantly focused.
"Father, is the Immortality Gate related to the mountain gate?"
Liu Ruoxi asked in confusion, as she had never heard of the Immortality Gate before.
"You don't know because you weren't born at that time."
Liu Zongyuan regained his composure, his gaze becoming heavy, and said, "It all started twenty years ago."
Then, Liu Ruoxi learned from her father that the Immortality Gate was a force active within the Forest of Demons.
Twenty years ago, the Immortality Gate was the formidable enemy that attacked Man City.
In a bloody battle, blood flowed like rivers, corpses were strewn all over. At the most critical moment, it was Old Man Su Yuntian of the Su family who led a death squad to kill the invading Immortality Gate's leaders on the spot, which shocked the Immortality Gate and forced them to retreat.
"When the people of the Immortality Gate left, they said that one day they would return and definitely conquer Man City!"
An elderly member of the Liu family had a grave expression. Compared to the Immortality Gate, Man City's power was too weak.
"Why does the Immortality Gate have such a strong desire to conquer Man City?"
Liu Ruoxi looked puzzled, her gaze darkening.
Man City is located at the border and doesn't have any special resources. Since the Immortality Gate already has considerable strength, why would they focus on such a border town?
"This Immortality Gate is said to be very strange, with a mysterious origin and a long existence in the Forest of Demons, but it has never been too active, appearing and disappearing without a trace."
A strong member of the Liu family said that they have investigated this Immortality Gate before, but their knowledge is limited. The Immortality Gate exists in the Forest of Demons, but there are not many traces left behind.
"According to the legends passed down by our elders, our Man City has existed for a long time. Rumor has it that our Man City has many mysteries, and various forces have attempted to lay their hands on it, but no one has ever succeeded. Located in a corner of the Forest of Demons, demon beasts generally dare not approach Man City."
An elderly member of the Liu family said so, and these are all things that the older generation has said.
Liu Ruoxi's eyes flickered as she carefully thought about it, and she realized that it was indeed the case. At least she could feel that although there were many demon beasts outside Man City, there had never been one daring enough to approach too closely before.
"Give the order, the entire city needs to be on high alert!"
Liu Zongyuan didn't dare to be careless. He commanded his subordinates to give the order for the entire city to be vigilant and guard against sudden attacks by formidable enemies.
"Uncle Guan should be back soon. With Uncle Guan around, even the Immortality Gate should not be a concern."
Liu Ruoxi spoke, expressing relief that Uncle Guan accompanied her this time. With Uncle Guan by their side, the Immortality Gate should not be a significant concern.
"It's fortunate to have a strong individual from Sacred Mountain accompanying us. I wonder when that person will arrive?"
An elderly member of the Liu family asked Liu Ruoxi, seeing hope in their heart.
With the presence of the strong individual from Sacred Mountain, there should be no major harm to Man City even if a formidable enemy attacks this time.
"It should be soon."
Liu Ruoxi spoke. Although they encountered a strong individual from the Demonic Emperor Realm, she was aware of Uncle Guan's strength, which should be sufficient to deal with it. However, there was no way to determine when Uncle Guan would be able to shake off the pursuit of the strong individual from the Demonic Emperor Realm.
"By the way, Father, I want to visit the Su family and see Old Man Su Yuntian." After hesitating for a moment, Liu Ruoxi looked up and said to Liu Zongyuan.
"What? Go to the Su family..."
Immediately, the elderly strong members of the Liu family in the hall changed color inwardly.
"Go ahead. I heard Old Man Su Yuntian is injured, so bring some healing elixirs and give my regards to him." Liu Zongyuan nodded and smiled faintly.
"Wouldn't it be inappropriate at this moment, considering...?"
Someone chimed in, considering that Liu Ruoxi and the Su family, specifically Su Yi, had a somewhat awkward relationship.
Liu Zongyuan waved his hand and said, 'Su Yi is no longer with us. Old Man Su Yuntian dotes on Su Yi, and he must be feeling unhappy. It is only right for Ruoxi to visit him.'
Seeing that Liu Zongyuan said so, no one else present said anything further.
"..."
"Hopefully, it's not the Immortality Gate."
In the hall of the Su family, Su Jingting's face turned serious.
"It seems that the Immortality Gate has no means of controlling demon beasts. From what we have investigated, it seems that more and more demon beasts are gathering."
In the hall, Su Baihan's face turned pale, with blood stains on his body, exuding a daunting aura.
They went to investigate and encountered a siege of demon beasts, resulting in many casualties, with only a few managing to escape.
"The old Patriarch suddenly closed the door, and I was unable to see him. This matter is serious. I will go find the city lord and the major families to discuss and make preparations in advance," Su Jingting said.
"Master, master, something bad has happened."
Outside the hall, people from the Su family hurriedly arrived.
"What happened in such a hurry?" Su Jingting asked, raising his gaze.
"Several people came, claiming to be disciples of Sacred Mountain, wanting to see the master!"
The person spoke, looking somewhat flustered. They knew about the relationship between Su Yi and Sacred Mountain, and the old Patriarch had even fought against that powerful individual from Sacred Mountain. Although Young Master Su Wei was already a disciple of Sacred Mountain, they didn't know if the visit from Sacred Mountain this time was good or bad news.
"Sacred Mountain..."
Hearing this, Su Jingting and Su Baihan's expressions darkened.
"Welcome them," Su Jingting replied.
After hesitating for a moment, it seemed there was no other choice. Whether it was good news or bad news, they couldn't avoid it.
After a while, in the hall of the Su family.
Elders and relatives of the Su family gathered, accompanied by Su Jingting, but sitting at the head was a middle-aged woman and several young disciples.
The atmosphere in the hall was eerily quiet, as if the air had inexplicably frozen.
