Chapter 614
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Chapter 614: The Immortality Gate!
In the hall, two middle-aged members of the Liu family appeared disheveled, pale-faced, and covered in bloodstains.
They had formed a team and ventured outside the city for an investigation but encountered a large number of demon beasts. Only a few managed to survive.
“So many demon beasts, what is happening?”
Liu Zongyuan muttered, his face serious. The gathering of such a large number of demon beasts outside Man City cannot be a coincidence.
Combined with the recent unrest outside Man City, it appears something significant is about to unfold.
“Uncle Guan, please take these healing pills immediately.”
Liu Ruoxi stepped forward and offered two healing pills to the two men.
“Thank you, miss.”
The men could tell just by looking at the pills that they were of exceptional quality.
“Father, during our return trip, we also encountered demon beasts in the Forest of Demons, including some at the Demon Emperor level. I’m not sure if it’s connected.”
Liu Ruoxi frowned. They had been in danger the previous night but had managed to escape. However, Uncle Guan hadn’t returned yet and had faced an expert of the Demonic Emperor Realm.
“A strong expert from the Demonic Emperor Realm!”
The people in the hall shuddered and exchanged looks of concern. Such beings were practically legendary for Man City.
“Let’s hope it’s unrelated.”
Liu Zongyuan’s face darkened. If the Demonic Emperor Realm expert was involved with the demon beasts gathering near Man City, it would spell disaster for the entire city—an unprecedented catastrophe.
“Could it be the Immortality Gate?”
Suddenly, an elderly member of the Liu family spoke up, a noticeable tremor in their voice.
“The Immortality Gate!”
The mere mention of these three words caused the faces of several elders in the Liu family to change.
Liu Zongyuan’s attention instantly sharpened.
“Father, is the Immortality Gate connected to the mountain gate?”
Liu Ruoxi asked, confused, as she had never heard of the Immortality Gate before.
“You wouldn’t know about it since you weren’t born back then.”
Liu Zongyuan composed himself, his gaze turning serious. “This began twenty years ago.”
Then, Liu Ruoxi learned from her father that the Immortality Gate was an influential force within the Forest of Demons.
Twenty years ago, the Immortality Gate had been a powerful enemy that attacked Man City.
The battle that followed was brutal, with blood flowing like rivers, and countless corpses littering the ground. At the most critical point, it was Old Man Su Yuntian of the Su family who led a death squad to eliminate the leaders of the Immortality Gate, forcing them to retreat in defeat.
“When the Immortality Gate withdrew, they vowed that they would return one day to conquer Man City!”
An elderly member of the Liu family spoke grimly. Compared to the Immortality Gate, Man City’s strength was insignificant.
“Why does the Immortality Gate want to conquer Man City so badly?”
Liu Ruoxi asked, her expression puzzled.
Man City was located on the border and didn’t hold any special resources. Given the Immortality Gate’s considerable power, why would they focus on such an inconspicuous border town?
“The Immortality Gate is said to be very mysterious, with an unknown origin and a long-standing presence in the Forest of Demons. However, it’s never been very active, appearing and disappearing without leaving much trace.”
A strong member of the Liu family added that they had investigated the Immortality Gate in the past, but their knowledge was limited. The Immortality Gate existed in the Forest of Demons, but there were few signs of its activities.
“According to the legends passed down by our elders, Man City has existed for a very long time. It is rumored to hold many secrets, and countless forces have tried to take control of it, but none have succeeded. Positioned in a corner of the Forest of Demons, even the demon beasts rarely dare to approach it.”
An elderly member of the Liu family added. These stories had been shared by the older generation.
Liu Ruoxi’s eyes flickered as she thought about it carefully, and she realized that it was indeed true. While many demon beasts were gathered outside Man City, none had ever dared to approach too closely.
“Order the entire city to be on high alert!”
Liu Zongyuan didn’t dare to be complacent. He immediately commanded his subordinates to ensure the city remained vigilant and prepared for any surprise attacks from formidable enemies.
“Uncle Guan should be back soon. With Uncle Guan here, even the Immortality Gate should pose no serious threat.”
Liu Ruoxi spoke, feeling reassured by Uncle Guan’s presence. With him around, the Immortality Gate would likely not be a significant problem.
“It’s fortunate that a powerful individual from Sacred Mountain is accompanying us. I wonder when that person will arrive?”
An elderly member of the Liu family asked Liu Ruoxi, hope glimmering in their eyes.
With the Sacred Mountain expert’s support, Man City should be able to withstand any major threats this time.
“It should be soon.”
Liu Ruoxi replied. Though they had encountered a powerful individual from the Demonic Emperor Realm, she trusted Uncle Guan’s strength would be enough to handle the situation. However, she wasn’t sure when he would be able to shake off the pursuit of the Demonic Emperor Realm expert.
“By the way, Father, I want to visit the Su family and see Old Man Su Yuntian.”
After a moment of hesitation, Liu Ruoxi looked up and said to Liu Zongyuan.
“What? You want to go to the Su family…”
Immediately, the elderly strong members of the Liu family in the hall shifted uncomfortably.
“Go ahead. I heard Old Man Su Yuntian is injured, so take some healing elixirs and give him my regards.”
Liu Zongyuan nodded, offering a faint smile.
“Wouldn’t it be inappropriate at this time, considering…?”
Someone spoke up, referring to the somewhat awkward relationship between Liu Ruoxi and the Su family, especially Su Yi.
Liu Zongyuan waved his hand and said, “Su Yi is no longer with us. Old Man Su Yuntian dotes on him and must be feeling distressed. It’s only right that Ruoxi visit him.”
Seeing Liu Zongyuan’s firm stance, no one else raised further objections.
“…”
“Let’s hope it’s not the Immortality Gate.”
In the hall of the Su family, Su Jingting’s expression grew serious.
“It seems that the Immortality Gate has no means of controlling demon beasts. From what we’ve gathered, more and more demon beasts are converging.”
In the hall, Su Baihan’s face grew pale, blood staining his clothes, his aura becoming increasingly intimidating.
They had gone out to investigate and were ambushed by a horde of demon beasts, resulting in heavy casualties, with only a few managing to escape.
“The old Patriarch suddenly closed the door, and I couldn’t see him. This is serious. I’ll go find the city lord and other major families to discuss and prepare,” Su Jingting said.
“Master, master, something bad has happened.”
Outside the hall, members of the Su family rushed in urgently.
“What’s going on?”
Su Jingting raised his gaze, a hint of concern in his voice.
“Several people arrived, claiming to be disciples of Sacred Mountain, requesting an audience with the master!”
The messenger spoke in a somewhat panicked manner. They were aware of the connection between Su Yi and Sacred Mountain, and how the old Patriarch had once fought a powerful individual from Sacred Mountain. While Young Master Su Wei was already a disciple, they were unsure whether this visit from Sacred Mountain was a positive or negative development.
“Sacred Mountain…”
Hearing this, both Su Jingting and Su Baihan’s expressions grew grim.
“Let them in,” Su Jingting responded.
After a brief hesitation, it seemed there was no way to avoid this meeting. Whether the news was good or bad, they had no choice but to face it.
After a while, in the hall of the Su family.
Elders and relatives of the Su family gathered, alongside Su Jingting, with a middle-aged woman and several young disciples seated at the head.
The atmosphere in the hall felt unnaturally tense, as if the air itself had frozen.
