Chapter 391

Chapter 391: Wan Gu Sect

Wan Gu Sect was located on the Jinyun Continent. It was an Immortal Sect as renowned as the Biquan True Sect. Under its wing were several Nascent Soul cultivators, and it was even said that an Ancestor still resided there. Its power was formidable.

As Zhu Wushi’s master, Master Lieyang also held the position of an inner elder in the sect.

But he was a low-key person who lived secludedly. He rarely handled sect affairs and spent most of his time in intensive cultivation.

Moreover, he had remained at Wan Gu Sect for an unknown number of years. Zhu Wushi was considered the youngest disciple he had ever taken.

Under the relentless passage of time, many of his disciples failed to break their lifespan constraints and ultimately passed away.

Added to this, Master Lieyang himself took few disciples, so as years went by, the disciples in his lineage dwindled until they became sparse.

Wan Gu Sect was unlike other sects. Each internal lineage was predestined from the start; as long as someone remained in a lineage, regardless of strength or realm, they could enjoy its due privileges.

A few years back, Master Lieyang reached his lifespan limit. His soul returned to the Heavenly path, and he perished entirely.

But his lineage had no successor, leading to endless discussions within the sect about what to do.

After all, such an event had never occurred in the sect’s history.

Originally, according to the sect leader’s intentions, the privileges this lineage should enjoy ought to revert to the sect.

However, within the sect, there were also factional struggles.

Although Master Lieyang lived reclusively, if the interests he represented were simply handed over to the sect, it would needlessly boost the sect leader’s faction.

This was unacceptable to factions opposed to the sect leader.

So they wrangled over this topic for an unknown duration, never reaching a satisfactory outcome.

Now, when Hong Han discovered that Master Lieyang’s faction might still have an heir, his eyes lit up. He thought that the sect’s internal conflicts would finally end.

Of course, he wasn’t sure about the other party’s claims, but Master Lieyang’s token was definitely genuine.

After he conveyed these words to Zhou Luo.

Zhou Luo froze on the spot, momentarily at a loss for words.

Initially, he had imagined that this token would allow him to borrow Wan Gu Sect’s influence only when he needed assistance.

Yet he never dreamed that this token would become such a vital credential.

Possessing a faction’s privileges in an Immortal Sect, in an instant, Zhou Luo felt as if he had been hit by enormous wealth.

Moreover, it wasn’t just wealth. Because truly inheriting this faction’s privileges would also mean gaining its standing and status within the sect.

The implications within this were far more complex than he had imagined.

Zhou Luo only felt his breath growing slightly ragged, his mind surging with countless emotions.

Though in a sense, this matter didn’t concern him, Yao Wu was his wife and his dual cultivation partner. How could he remain uninvolved?

"Friend Hong, is what you said true?" he transmitted soundingly, asking.

Hong Han snapped back from his excitement. He nodded gravely: "Pill Master Zhou, this matter is of great consequence. I must report it to the sect swiftly. Senior members will come to verify its authenticity then."

"But rest assured, regardless of whether it’s true, with Master Lieyang’s token present, Wan Gu Sect will not do anything to you."

Hong Han transmitted soundingly with profound earnestness.

Zhou Luo meant to say something, but seeing how earnest the other was, he knew anything he said now would be too late.

Since I was already here, I should settle down and accept it.

If Yao Wu were really sent to the Wan Gu Sect later, it might not be such a bad thing.

After all, she had such outstanding talent; if she could receive focused guidance, she would undoubtedly achieve remarkable things in the future.

Moreover, according to Hong Han, the Wan Gu Sect was a place that valued human decency, as it had been passed down for thousands of years and probably wouldn’t cause trouble for her.

When Zhou Luo married Yao Wu and brought her home, it wasn’t only for continuing the bloodline.

After so many years together, they had already developed deep family-like feelings; rather than wanting her to bear more children, he hoped she could live a better life.

If she established herself firmly in the Wan Gu Sect later, his own influence might even expand further.

This was a solution that resolved multiple issues at once, so he finally said nothing more on the matter.

After seeing the token, Hong Han became more enthusiastic and asked Zhou Luo many questions about Zhu Wushi.

This was because Zhu Wushi had once been expelled from the sect, but later, due to matters concerning the Lieyan Realist line and the re-examination of past events, the sect had internally discussed whether to bring him back.

That was why Hong Han had remembered that name.

However, Zhou Luo knew very little about the affairs of Zhu Wushi.

In the end, Hong Han stated that he would definitely visit Zhou Luo’s home later to properly meet his wife and gather more information.

Zhou Luo agreed.

As his conversation with Hong Han concluded, other people approached Zhou Luo.

Though Zhou Luo’s background and identity weren’t lofty, in this Immortal City, his influence was considerable.

Besides those with powerful backing, others saw that he cooperated with Tian Xia Restaurant, maintained good relations with Yao Chi Pavilion, had multiple children in Immortal Sect, and was himself a second level Pill Master, so naturally, they dared not slight him.

The gap in background and identity only became evident after comparison.

That was why Zhou Luo had been seated in the first row.

After the banquet exchange concluded, the third phase began.

That was to meet Master Xuanlong.

Since the other party had gone to such effort to host this banquet, he surely had something to discuss with everyone.

He had provided a chance for everyone to communicate, and now it was his turn to speak.

As expected, all the invited guests in the first row, except for his disciples, were escorted to the inner hall for separate meetings with Master Xuanlong.

Both Long Yunshuang and Hong Xiu were among them.

Zhou Luo did not know what they discussed, as every person who came out revealed nothing.

Very soon, it was his turn.

Thinking back to his initial worries, Zhou Luo felt unease rise in his heart again.

Following the servant, he walked all the way to the inner hall.

This was an antique-style room, decorated very simply and divided into inner and outer sections.

After leading him to the outer section, the servant departed.

Zhou Luo stood there, not daring to look elsewhere, and could only lower his head.

The higher someone’s cultivation level, the weirder their temperament could be—he didn’t want to anger Master Xuanlong with any careless action.

"Come in."

Quickly, a calm voice sounded beside his ear.

He slowly raised his foot, stepped over the threshold, and entered the inner section.

This was a room filled with ancient books, where Master Xuanlong sat upright on the large chair, his deep, sea-like eyes gazing at him.

Though Zhou Luo didn’t lift his head, he felt a wave of mental strength sweep over him nearby.

He did not know what matter Master Xuanlong had sought him out for.