"If you can come, why can't I?"
Gu Qingfeng walked towards the Taixuan Platform, pointing at the several empty chairs ahead, and said, "Besides, aren't there still so many empty seats here?"
As he spoke, he casually found an empty seat and sat down.
It was well known that the seats here were prepared for the dozen or so Nascent Soul old monsters present. Not to mention the young masters of the Thirty Hua Pavilions, nor the Ten Little Hidden Dragons—even the sect heads of various major sects, experts like Qing Zhu and Xiao Danrou, dared not and were not qualified to sit here. Even Situ Zhengnan, one of the Twelve Princes and a direct disciple of the Nine-Hua Alliance's alliance master, was no exception.
Now, not only did Gu Qingfeng ignore Old Master Long Sheng's reprimand, but he also had the audacity to sit in a chair. He truly had no regard for life or death.
The crowd inside the venue erupted in angry rebukes. Tu Gao, Ling Feng, Ma Zhengtian, Wei Jiaojiao, and others couldn't stand it either. Just as they were about to take action, something utterly bewildering and shockingly astonishing happened.
Everyone saw clearly that when Gu Qingfeng sat in an empty chair, the three mysterious and low-key reincarnated experts sitting not far away—Elder Jin, Wan Huaiyu, and Qin Hao—simultaneously stood up.
Just as everyone was filled with confusion, an even more astonishing scene unfolded. Wan Huaiyu and Qin Hao walked up to Gu Qingfeng, their attitudes extremely proper, and clasped their hands respectfully, saying, "We pay our respects to Young Lord Chiyan."
Beside them, Elder Jin hesitated for a moment, then also walked over, clasping his hands and saying, "Greetings, Young Lord Chiyan."
Whether it was Wan Huaiyu, Qin Hao, or Elder Jin, none of the three knew exactly who Gu Qingfeng was.
However.
They had all personally witnessed, within an ancient temple in the Black-Raven Secret Realm, Gu Qingfeng instantly condensing and manifesting millions of profound spirit seals to effortlessly enter that ancient bell. That ancient bell radiated immense Buddhist aura, so powerful that the three of them didn't even dare to approach it.
Especially Elder Jin. At that time, he had launched a sneak attack, only to be nearly shaken to death by a single shout from this person before him. Yet, what truly terrified him was the killing intent Gu Qingfeng had exuded at that moment.
That kind of killing intent—arrogant enough to look down upon the heavens and earth, domineering, cold, and ruthless—still caused his heart to tremble uncontrollably whenever he recalled it.
All three were reincarnated individuals. Their knowledge and experience were far beyond what ordinary people could compare to. Although they didn't know exactly who Gu Qingfeng was, they were certain that this was someone they could not afford to provoke.
If they didn't meet, it was one thing.
But if they did meet, none of the three dared to show any neglect.
Yet, for these three to so abruptly and inexplicably clasp their hands in greeting to Gu Qingfeng left everyone present utterly stunned.
Whether it was the major and minor Hidden Dragons and Phoenix Hairpins, the elders of various sects, or the Nascent Soul old monsters, all stared wide-eyed, faces filled with shock, their expressions brimming with disbelief and endless confusion and bewilderment.
Everyone knew that Wan Huaiyu and the other two were reincarnated great powers who had been cultivating in seclusion within the Nine-Hua Alliance, never meddling in worldly affairs and never interacting with anyone. Even when various major sects invited them to be honored guests at any cost, they were all refused.
Especially Wan Huaiyu and Qin Hao. Earlier, when they arrived at the Taixuan Platform, the leaders of various major sects had stood up to greet and pay respects to them. The two had merely nodded in acknowledgment. Even when facing the renowned Su Hua Fairy, they had only exchanged a brief greeting.
Yet now, these two individuals, so low-key, detached, and transcendent, were standing before Gu Qingfeng, performing a formal and solemn greeting.
Why?
Why on earth?
No one knew.
No one understood.
Everyone was puzzled, shocked, curious, and unable to comprehend.
What gave him the right?
Could it be that Gu Qingfeng was truly the heir of Lord Chixiao?
Even if he was, he was merely an heir. With Wan Huaiyu and the others' status, there was absolutely no need for them to greet him, was there?
Could it be that what Little Jinr said earlier was true?
That Gu Qingfeng's strength was truly bizarre and formidable, to the point that the five Phoenix Hairpins joining forces couldn't do anything to him?
Even if that were true, so what?
Given Wan Huaiyu and the others' status, it was absolutely impossible for them to greet him, especially since he was a fake.
Just why!
No one knew.
Even Su Hua Fairy, witnessing this scene, couldn't help but frown, looking on with confusion. Beside her, Lan Feier, Shui Yunruo, Huo Wu Chen Yue, Xiao Danrou, and Qing Zhu—the five major and minor Phoenix Hairpins—were as if they had seen ghosts.
Especially Huo Wu Chen Yue.
She had occasional contact with Wan Huaiyu and Qin Hao and knew them to some extent. She clearly understood how powerful their existence was—they could annihilate Nascent Soul old monsters with a snap of their fingers without the slightest effort. She had personally witnessed a Daozun from the Nine-Hua Alliance paying respects to them, and they had merely nodded in response.
That was a Daozun, who had to bow to them.
Now, these two were actually greeting Gu Qingfeng, a mere fellow with only Purple Mansion cultivation.
Why on earth was this happening!
Huo Wu Chen Yue screamed inwardly.
Not only did they not know, even Gu Qingfeng himself was a bit bewildered.
The reason he came to the Taixuan Platform was indeed because he felt it was more spacious here. Of course, most importantly, he was a lazy person—if he could sit, he would never stand. He had originally planned to come here to settle matters and truly hadn't expected these three to come over and greet him.
Sitting in the chair, Gu Qingfeng set down his wine gourd and cup. Looking at the three before him, he raised an eyebrow. At first glance, they seemed somewhat familiar, as if he had seen them somewhere before. He thought for a moment but had no impression. He asked, "You three look quite familiar. Where have we met?"
Wan Huaiyu's expression was extremely serious as he replied, "We had the fortune of meeting Young Lord once in the Black-Raven Secret Realm."
"Black-Raven Secret Realm?"
Gu Qingfeng thought carefully but still had no impression. Only when he looked at Elder Jin did he remember that he seemed to have seen this old man in an ancient temple within the Black-Raven Secret Realm, and they had even crossed hands. He chuckled, "I do remember this old man. As for you two...
I really have no impression. Were you there at the time?"
Wan Huaiyu and Qin Hao knew that Gu Qingfeng's existence was not simple—it might even be more terrifying than they imagined. They dared not neglect him and replied, "Young Lord might have had important matters at the time and did not notice the two of us."
"Is that so."
Gu Qingfeng recalled that there indeed seemed to be a few people in the ancient temple. As for who these people were, he truly hadn't paid attention. If it weren't for this gloomy old man making a move at the time, he probably wouldn't have any impression either.
"Earlier, this humble one was blind and offended Young Lord. For any offenses, I hope Young Lord will be magnanimous."
Elder Jin lowered his head, bowed, his attitude especially sincere, clasping his hands in apology.
"It's fine."
Gu Qingfeng waved his hand, indicating that he hadn't taken it to heart at all. He picked up his wine cup and poured himself a drink, asking, "Are you also here to attend the lecture assembly?"
A note about repeated chapters:
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I was sick and hospitalized recently, so updates weren't very stable. These past couple of days, I'm preparing to make a full recovery. Starting tomorrow, I'll make up for the chapters I owe!