https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-23-The-Tree-Seeks-Stillness-but-the-Wind-Will-Not-Cease/12832664/
Chapter 21: The Changing World
Chapter 21: The Changing World
In the courtyard of the Gu Family.
Meng Peng walked in from outside, bowed respectfully, and then reported, "Lord of the Family, an hour ago, the Grand Elder of Tianyun Sect, Yun Changkong, arrived in White Stone City and personally went to the Qin Family to demand justice."
Upon hearing this news, Gu Qingfeng's expression was slightly surprised. "Yun Changkong... I remember he has been in seclusion all along, hasn't he?"
Yun Changkong, the Grand Elder of Tianyun Sect, was a Blood Refinement Advanced expert.
He was a pillar of stability for Tianyun Sect, often in seclusion to perfect his Blood Refinement. This was no secret, and Gu Qingfeng was not unfamiliar with him. Even though he had never met Yun Changkong, he had heard of his reputation and deeds.
"Could it be that he has finally broken through?"
Gu Qingfeng seemed to have an idea.
Meng Peng nodded, his expression serious. "As you said, Lord, Yun Changkong has indeed broken through to Blood Refinement Perfection. He came with a fierce momentum and even alarmed the old ancestor of the Qin Family. They had a discussion at the Qin Family, but the details are unknown to me. However, shortly after Yun Changkong entered the Qin Family, a fierce battle erupted. He left in a rage, indicating that the talks did not go well."
Gu Qingfeng nodded in response.
The purpose of Yun Changkong's visit to the Qin Family was obvious—it must be related to the Sunfire Palm. The Qin Family had ambushed Tianyun Sect members outside White Stone City. If Yun Changkong hadn't broken through, he would have had to accept the situation due to the Qin Family's overwhelming power. But now that he has succeeded, the situation is different.
Among Blood Refinement Perfection experts, who can say who is stronger?
Yun Changkong came with a fierce momentum, but it's clear that the Qin Family did not give him a satisfactory answer. The Grand Elder of Tianyun Sect has now left, and it seems a feud is inevitable.
"Did Yun Changkong go straight back to Tianyun Sect after leaving the Qin Family?"
Gu Qingfeng asked.
Meng Peng nodded. "No, Lord. After leaving the Qin Family, Yun Changkong went directly to the Iron Bone Gang. However, there was no conflict this time. The Iron Bone Gang even welcomed him with respect."
"Interesting..."
Gu Qingfeng smiled slightly and then said to Meng Peng, "Continue to monitor the actions of the Iron Bone Gang and the Qin Family. Don't worry about the rest. If White Stone City is going to be in turmoil, that's their problem. With me here, the Gu Family will not be in chaos."
"Lord, your cultivation is already at the Transcendent stage. With you as our guardian, the Gu Family will be fine!"
Meng Peng replied with admiration and respect.
Gu Qingfeng's strength and remarkable achievements were still fresh in his mind. In Meng Peng's eyes, Gu Qingfeng's strength was at least in the top three in White Stone City. Even compared to the old ancestor of the Qin Family and the leader of the Iron Bone Gang, he was not inferior in the slightest.
With such a powerful guardian, the Gu Family would be safe even if White Stone City was thrown into chaos.
---
After dismissing Meng Peng, Gu Qingfeng continued to practice the Sunfire Palm.
To him, nothing was more important than breaking through his own cultivation.
The next day, Meng Peng brought more news.
He reported that Yun Changkong and the Iron Bone Gang had a pleasant discussion, and the leader of the Iron Bone Gang, Luo Yu, personally escorted him out of White Stone City.
Gu Qingfeng was not surprised by this.
From the moment the Iron Bone Gang treated Yun Changkong with respect, he had already guessed their intentions.
In the past, the White Stone Dao had been stable, thanks to the presence of only two Blood Refinement masters.
One resided in the Iron Bone Gang.
The other in the Qin Family.
With these two Blood Refinement masters maintaining the balance, the entire White Stone Dao existed in a delicate equilibrium. While this balance couldn't ensure complete peace, it did prevent major upheavals.
However, the emergence of a third Blood Refinement master has once again disrupted this delicate balance.
This change could potentially plunge the entire White Stone Dao into a bloodbath.
However, Gu Qingfeng paid little attention to these developments.
He had instructed Meng Peng to keep an eye on Yun Changkong and the Iron Bone Gang, merely to stay informed about the situation. This did not mean he intended to get involved.
For Gu Qingfeng, even if the White Stone Dao were to be turned upside down, as long as it didn't affect him, he would remain indifferent.
...
One month later.
Gu Qingfeng successfully mastered the first level of the Sunfire Palm.
The difficulty of this mid-tier supreme martial art was even higher than he had anticipated.
Even with his Blood Refinement cultivation, it took him a full month to reach the introductory level of the Sunfire Palm.
"If it were my younger self, it would have taken at least a decade to reach the introductory level of the Sunfire Palm!"
Gu Qingfeng shook his head.
His martial talent could only be described as mediocre.
The more profound the martial art, the greater the difficulty in cultivation.
Moreover, the cultivation of the Sunfire Palm required the use of specific medicinal baths, each costing a hundred silver taels. It was only because of his current wealth that he could afford such expenses.
For the average person, even if they obtained the Sunfire Palm, it would be extremely difficult to cultivate successfully.
However, after reaching the introductory level of the Sunfire Palm, Gu Qingfeng felt a subtle change in his blood and qi, as if they had taken on a slight burning sensation.
Although this burning sensation was very faint, almost imperceptible, the change was real.
Gu Qingfeng was amazed by the profundity of this mid-tier supreme martial art.
Even at the introductory level, the effects of the Sunfire Palm were comparable to the advanced or even perfected stages of lower-tier martial arts.
Realizing the benefits of the Sunfire Palm, Gu Qingfeng became even more dedicated to his cultivation.
Over the next three months, he perfected the first level of the Sunfire Palm.
After that, he began to cultivate the second level.
While Gu Qingfeng's strength steadily increased, the White Stone Dao underwent significant changes over these few months.
First, the Iron Bone Gang made the first move, breaking the long-standing peace and launching an attack on the Qin Family, another dominant force.
Over the next few months, there were no fewer than dozens of conflicts, each causing considerable casualties for both the Iron Bone Gang and the Qin Family.
As the two major forces clashed, other factions allied with them were also dragged into the conflict.
This led to chaos throughout the White Stone Dao.
The only factions that managed to remain neutral were a few, like the Gu Family, which had Blood Refinement martial artists to protect them.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
