"Island Master! Those congenital strongmen are heading our way!" A silver python general rushed over to report.

  "We're going to meet them."

  Gu Yong, dressed in a golden robe, stood up with a smile. The other eleven pre-heavenly strongmen also rose to their feet. This time, the other eleven elders had changed into a set of cyan long robes, the standard attire of the Law Enforcement Elders. Gu Yong was at the center, while the eleven pre-heavenly strongmen in cyan robes stood on either side.

  Behind the twelve of them, there were also many high-ranking officials of the Silver Python Army, and Gu Shiyou was among them.

  "Dad." Gu Shiyou also followed up.

  "Shiyou, go and take a look, is the banquet ready?" Gu Yong ordered indifferently. Gu Shiyou immediately stopped: "Yes."

  ……

  The cold wind blows, and the silver python army's high-standing military flag flutters in the wind with a rustling sound.

  At the forefront of the military camp, a elite soldier of the Silver Python Army holding a long spear formed a square formation. Behind the long spear formation was the archer formation, stretching far and wide... At the forefront of the military camp alone, there were already eight thousand soldiers. The soldiers inside the camp also prepared to fight at any moment.

  Gu Yong and twelve others stood at the forefront of the 8,000 soldiers.

  After waiting for a while, a figure finally appeared in the distance.

  In the distance, the mountains and forests were dense, and human figures were faintly visible. When that group of people walked to the front of the military camp on that piece of wasteland, even the Silver Python Army soldiers could see clearly how many people had come.

  Forty-nine!

  Forty-nine innate experts scattered randomly, walking over with a carefree and casual attitude. The number forty-nine was far inferior to the three million of the Silver Python Army. However... in terms of aura, these forty-nine innate experts who walked from afar completely suppressed the side of Qinghu Island.

  Forty-nine people marched in unison, like a mighty flood roaring down from the heavens, causing the thousands of soldiers and horses on Qinghu Island to tremble with fear.

  ……

  "Damn it, the Mani Temple has brought twelve, and the Ying family has brought nine. Even that freak 'Wu Hou' has arrived." Zhao Dan Chen cursed in a low voice, and the other pre-heavenly strongmen looked ugly. They were at an absolute disadvantage in terms of momentum. Even with the support of a large army behind them.

  Gu Yong's face was cold and indifferent, quietly waiting.

  But behind the twelve congenital strongmen, a large number of Silver Python Army soldiers were somewhat intimidated.

  "Are those people Innate Rankers? Forty-nine Innate Rankers?"

  "How can there be so many? If they gather together, the island owner will let us go and kill, it's a death sentence."

  "Forty-nine..."

  The Silver Python Army soldiers secretly hoped not to engage in a fierce battle! Because with forty-nine people, they could be divided into two teams, taking turns killing ordinary soldiers. The arrows of those soldiers were ineffective against them. Killing heavily armored soldiers was like cutting grass, even if it consumed their innate true yuan. Others with strong innate abilities could also replace them.

  Forty-nine people can sweep through like a bulldozer!

  ******

  Teng Qing Shan and his forty-nine men were advancing steadily forward.

  "Qin Lang brothers, look, the master of Qinghu Island 'Gu Yong' has turned black in the face. Haha... I Liu Xiu have never seen Gu Yong so humiliated before. Today is really a triumph." The white-robed youth 'Liu Xiu' said with a smile, and Teng Qing Shan also just smiled slightly.

  Being able to be among these forty-nine people is actually a kind of proof of strength.

  No real power, how can you mix with all major factions?

  "It's rare for all of you masters from various sects to gather together." Gu Yong said with a loud laugh, "Everyone, I've prepared some light wine and dishes."

  "Old Island Master, we're not being polite anymore." The disheveled 'Beast King' Wu Hou laughed loudly as he led the way, with forty-nine innate experts following closely behind him.

  At this time, Gu Yong and twelve others, along with forty-nine pre-heavenly strong practitioners from various major sects, all walked towards the military camp together.

  "Fortunately, no one made a move."

  "What a narrow escape!"

  Those Silver Python Guardsmen all let out a sigh of relief. If the Island Master gave the order, they would indeed be able to fight to the death without fear. However, not fearing death did not mean they wanted to die! These guardsmen were formidable, but they still did not want to engage in battle with the 49 congenital experts.

  ……

  Inside the barracks, eight tables of sumptuous banquet were prepared, and everyone sat down separately.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, many of you I haven't seen in several years. And there are some, whom I also don't know." Gu Yong smiled and said, "Of course, after this time, we will all know each other from now on."

  "Gū Yōng, we don't want to waste words with you, let's get straight to the point. Where is the Yu Huang treasure?" A cold and stern voice came from the tallest of the nine black-robed figures from the Yíng family. Gū Yōng glanced over and smiled, "Should be Hào Jiāng brothers from the Yíng family, right?"

  Teng Qing Shan's eyebrows twitched as he sat beside her.

  Qin Haojiang?

  Ranked nineteenth on the Heavenly Rankings, with exceptional marksmanship.

  "No matter what happens, let's sit down first, have a drink and talk slowly." Gu Yong smiled and said, "Brother Haojiang, isn't that right?"

  "Gu Island Master." The old monk with the long eyebrows said calmly, "My Mani Temple and many other sects. And Wu Hou and those Innate Experts won't travel thousands or even tens of thousands of miles to come here just for a meal. Let's all speak openly, where is the entrance to Yu Huang's treasure?"

  The old monk with long eyebrows in Mani Temple always had his eyelids drooping, occasionally casting a dull glance at Gu Yong.

  Ke Gu Yong's most dreaded person was actually this old monk.

  "Gu Island Master, where is the entrance to Yu Huang's treasure? Tell me." Wu Hou said with a calm smile.

  "Think you can take on us, the master of this ancient island?" A robust man with a round iron helmet from Hong Tian Cheng laughed loudly.

  "Gu Island Master!" shouted the five scaled-armored experts from Shen Shan, who were also staring at Gu Yong.

  A large group of powerful innate experts, including Teng Qing and Shan Yudu, were all staring at Gu Yong.

  With so many people staring at him, Gu Yong picked up his wine cup and took a light sip, looking at the congenitally strong people around him: "Ladies and gentlemen, I, Gu Yong, warmly welcome you all... However, as for what you call 'Yu Huang's treasure', I really don't know anything about it. To be honest, the rumors circulating outside are really laughable."

  "I dare say!"

  Gu Yong stood up, his eyes scanning the crowd. "This news must have been spread by those who bear a grudge against me and Qinghu Island! If there really is an Emperor Yu treasure, Qinghu Island would have quietly taken it long ago. Why wait until now to still be stationed here for such a long time? To tell you all the truth... Qinghu Island is here to mine for minerals! Not because of any Emperor Yu treasure. Even if there were many Emperor Yu treasures, the people of Qinghu Island wouldn't be able to move them in half a day!"

  "The old island owner, you're quite eloquent." The rough and wild man from Youzhou in the northeast sneered.

  "Gu Yong, if you're harboring any illusions, don't blame us for not being polite." Yin Haojiang, the leader of the nine black-clad law enforcers from the Ying family, said coldly.

  "Gentlemen, I've said it before: we know nothing about the Yu Huang treasure! If you don't believe me... feel free to search! I'll open up an entire military camp for you, you can search wherever you want, and I won't stop you."

  "Comrades, pass on the order!"

  Gu Yong said in a loud voice, "Wherever these noble guests want to search, let them search, don't stop them!"

  "Yes!" A voice came from afar, Gu Shiyou's voice.

  Hong Qing Shan's gaze swept past, his eyes narrowing: "Gu Shi You..."

  Gu Yong looked at the crowd again and said in a loud voice, "Everyone, I, Gu Yong, will give you all some face." The forty-nine innate experts present looked around at the military tents, which were densely packed, with at least several thousand of them. As for the entrance to the Yu Huang Palace, it was uncertain whether it was even inside the military tents.

  Search?

  Forty-nine people, when will they be found?

  "I said there's no Yu Huang treasure, you don't believe me... can only let everyone search for themselves. I'm sure after searching, you'll know... it's just a rumor. The Yu Huang treasure has been gone for thousands of years, how could it appear now?" Gu Yong swept his gaze across the crowd and smiled, "Besides, have you all noticed that among the eight major sects today, only the Yu Huang Sect is not here? Why is that?"

  Mani Temple, Ying's family and many other powerful beings were all stunned.

  That's right.

  Yu Huangmen is located in Yuzhou, very close to Yangzhou. If you wanted to come early, why didn't you?

  Yu Huangmen, it's the sect founded by Yu Huang. Gu Yong said with a faint smile, "As for Yu Huang's treasure, I'm afraid no one knows more about it than Yu Huangmen. They probably know... that this news of Yu Huang's treasure is actually fake. That's why they won't waste their energy coming over."

  This remark caused many people present to waver in their resolve.

  Maybe... it's just a rumor.

  Many of the congenitally strong individuals looked at each other, and the white-robed young man 'Liu Xiu' also turned to Tuo Qing Shan: "Qin Lang brother, what do you think?"

  "Everyone!"

  A clear and melodious voice rang out, causing many of the congenital strongmen present to look over, including Gu Yong and others.

  It's precisely the majestic Mount Tsingyuan!

  "The old island master thinks that there is no Yu Huang treasure, and he still wants us to search for it." Teng Qing Shan looked around and said loudly, "However... I think there must be a Yu Huang treasure!" Many of the innate experts present lit up their eyes, this 'Qin Lang' dared to say 'must have', probably not far from the truth.

  In this kind of occasion, there aren't many people speaking nonsense.

  "Who are you?" Gu Yong's face sank.

  "Qin Lang." Teng Qing Shan said, "A nameless small soldier!"

  Teng Qing Shan smiled as he looked at Gu Yong: "Gu Island Master, what's wrong? Afraid to let me search?"

  "Gu Yong, how come you're not daring now?" The nine black-clad law enforcers of the Ying clan stood up.

  "The Lord of the Ancient Island." The twelve Arhats in the Mani Temple also stood up.

  The Beast King 'Wu Hou' and many other powerful beings stood up, without a doubt, Teng Qing Shan was one of the forty-nine people, at this moment, they were naturally standing on Teng Qing Shan's side.

  Gu Yong's eyes narrowed as if he wanted to remember the appearance of Teng Qing Shan firmly in his heart.

  "Search then." Gu Yong said calmly.

  Hong Qing Shan immediately strode in big steps towards the southeast direction, and the other forty-eight Pre-Heavenly strong practitioners also followed closely behind.

  "Island Master." Zhao Dan and others looked at Gu Yong, Gu Yong's face was unpleasant, gazing at the backs of the 49 people: "Don't worry, even if there are thousands of military tents, it would be impossible to tell which one is special just by looking. Not to mention outsiders. Let's go... we'll follow them." In his heart, he still had some misgivings, and the twelve people from Qinghu Island followed closely behind.

  ……

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