Followers

While cultivating, Gu Ling'er felt a slight chill on her body, and it seemed there was also a scorching gaze sweeping over her.

She instinctively opened her eyes. Her vision first focused on Gu Qingfeng, a flicker of confusion passing through her eyes. Then, as if remembering something, her pupils slowly dilated, and her cherry-like lips parted slightly.

She looked down. The Seven Essence Divine Water was gone, leaving only the bare pool behind.

The next moment.

A clear and high-pitched female voice pierced the sky.

"Ah!!!"

......

"You... you saw everything?" Gu Ling'er murmured softly.

"Mhm, I saw the back."

"You're lying! I was facing you, where could you see the back..."

Realizing Gu Qingfeng was mocking her, Gu Ling'er immediately reacted like a cat with its fur bristling, throwing a tantrum.

Just then, a commotion suddenly came from not far away. Gu Ling'er quickly stopped her actions, and both of them looked towards the source of the sound.

They saw a young immortal emerge from the ancient forest.

Upon seeing Gu Qingfeng and the other, he was first stunned, then his face lit up with wild joy: "Lord Gu! It really is you!"

The young immortal jogged over, his attitude fervent and respectful—clearly a longtime fan.

"I never thought I'd actually run into Lord Gu in this place. What an immense honor. Ah, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Qian Yun, a disciple of the Profound Derivation Dao Sect.

I heard a woman's scream earlier and thought a fellow cultivator might be in danger, so I came to investigate. I never imagined I'd encounter Lord Gu instead. This is truly too fortunate."

Gu Qingfeng hadn't expected there to be a little admirer of his among these tournament participants. He had always thought these proud and arrogant young talents didn't engage in idol worship.

At this moment, Gu Ling'er, who was beside him, transmitted a voice message to explain: "The Profound Derivation Dao Sect is a faction with a Quasi-Immortal King, no weaker than the previous Seven Stars Ancient Kingdom. This person coming to cozy up is very likely hoping you'll help the Quasi-Immortal King from their sect transcend the tribulation."

Gu Qingfeng understood in his heart.

Then, Qian Yun spoke again: "Lord Gu, I hold you in the highest esteem. I wonder if I might follow by your side to listen to your teachings.

This Flying Immortal Forbidden Zone is fraught with dangers. Although with your power, those dangers are nothing to fear, someone of your status shouldn't dirty their hands. If you do not find me unworthy, I am willing to serve you like a dog or horse."

Listening to this, Gu Qingfeng thought, this kid wants to become his follower, pledging allegiance upon first meeting.

Combined with the information Gu Ling'er just provided, he guessed this lad probably wanted to get familiar first, and then bring up the tribulation matter once their relationship was closer.

He wasn't surprised by Qian Yun's offer to serve. Given his current status and position, it wouldn't be unheard of even for a Great Luo Golden Immortal to want to become his subordinate.

"Very well, you may follow this Emperor for the time being."

Gu Qingfeng decided to accept Qian Yun. After all, when traveling outside, not having a follower by his side always felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Upon hearing this, Qian Yun was overjoyed, his face wearing the blissful smile of someone who had gotten a promotion, a raise, and was striding towards the peak of life. After expressing his thanks, he very professionally took the lead to clear the path.

To prevent Gu Qingfeng from having to detour, he directly drew the immortal sword at his waist, cleaving through all the ancient trees and mountain peaks blocking the way ahead, opening up a smooth and broad thoroughfare.

Compared to Qian Yun's happiness, Gu Ling'er was not pleased, because her two-person world with Gu Qingfeng had been disrupted.

To be fair, although she said things like "I hate it" and "I don't want to," she actually quite enjoyed being alone with Gu Qingfeng.

Along the way, any fierce beasts or strange creatures that appeared were all dealt with by Qian Yun.

Although Qian Yun was obsequious before Gu Qingfeng, his actual strength was quite formidable, having already reached the peak of the Golden Immortal realm.

He truly lived up to being the inheritor of a Quasi-Immortal King force.

.......

Flying Immortal Forbidden Zone, a hidden location.

Five figures stood within.

They were none other than the five Immortal King inheritors.

Heavenly Capital Immortal King's inheritor, Ling Yunxiao.

Chongming Immortal King's inheritor, Yuwen Xiong.

Profound Jun, the inheritor of the Immortal King, Mo Xinghen.

Flowing Clouds Immortal King's inheritor, Jiang Li.

Little Western Heaven Buddha Lord's inheritor, Kong Jian.

"Esteemed donors, that Gu Qingfeng has a perverse temperament and shows disrespect towards Immortal Kings. Now, the five great Immortal Kings are all dissatisfied with him and wish to eliminate him. I wonder what insights you esteemed donors might have?" Kong Jian spoke.

Mo Xinghen said bluntly, "Venerable Kong Jian, there are no outsiders here, no need to beat around the bush. Everyone knows the Immortal Kings jointly issued the kill order because Gu Qingfeng possesses the Primordial Thunder Extreme, which can help Quasi-Immortal Kings transcend tribulations. It could very well disrupt the balance of power in the Sixth Star Ruins."

"This young master doesn't care about the reason. I just want him dead!" Yuwen Xiong said with hatred.

His hatred for Gu Qingfeng was like an endless, surging river—the most hated person in his life, bar none.

At this moment, Yuwen Xiong's eyes had already been restored; it was merely an unlucky collateral relative from his family who suffered.

"Amitabha. That Gu Qingfeng's strength should not be underestimated. Even donor Yuwen's Waning Moon Pupils could not harm him in the slightest, which speaks volumes.

His power has long surpassed the limits of a Golden Immortal. Even an ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal might not be his match."

"You bald donkey, why boost others' morale and diminish our own?" The only woman present, Jiang Li, scolded.

She seemed to have a fiery temper: "This young lady simply refuses to believe it. No matter how strong Gu Qingfeng is, could he possibly withstand the combined efforts of the five of us?

Let alone him being no weaker than a Great Luo Golden Immortal; even if a real Great Luo Golden Immortal came, they would have to die under our joint assault!

Not to mention we also have Immortal King weapons!"

"Lady Jiang's words are absolutely right. For Gu Qingfeng to die under the joint hands of us, the Immortal King inheritors, could also be considered an honor for him."

Everyone voiced their agreement.

At this moment, Ling Yunxiao, who had been silently holding his sword, suddenly spoke: "It's still not enough."

Everyone was slightly taken aback.

"Brother Ling, what are you saying? With the five of us, plus five Immortal King weapons, we could kill a Great Luo Golden Immortal with ease. How could we possibly not deal with a mere Gu Qingfeng? No matter how strong he is, he's only at the Great Luo level at most."

Ling Yunxiao shook his head: "Even that is not enough. I sensed an extremely dangerous feeling from Gu Qingfeng. I have a naturally sharp intuition; relying on this feeling, I've escaped danger numerous times.

But now, with the five of us gathered together, the sense of unease in my heart hasn't diminished in the slightest. Instead, it has grown more intense. Thus, I know, in this battle, we might die."

Upon hearing this, everyone instantly became grave.

They all knew Ling Yunxiao was a man of few words but immense strength. He usually didn't speak, but whenever he did, there was never the slightest exaggeration or falsehood—such was the pride of a Sword Immortal, who disdained lying.

"Five Immortal King inheritors, plus five Immortal King weapons, and it's still not enough to deal with Gu Qingfeng!?" Jiang Li's voice rose an octave, filled with shock.

Ling Yunxiao nodded: "When facing an existence capable of transcending the Immortal King Tribulation, one cannot overestimate them enough. You all should have seen Gu Qingfeng's exchange with Brother Yuwen. No matter what method Brother Yuwen employed, Gu Qingfeng remained calm and composed, easily parrying everything, especially the Waning Moon Pupils.

The destructive power contained within this strike was such that even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would perish upon contact, yet he emerged completely unscathed. What this signifies is self-evident.