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Chapter 2321: Chapter 2321: Layers of Resistance
Elder Ming Hua and the others are now unsure of what steps to take next.
The Slaughter God Hall’s foundation is much deeper than that of the Mystic Moon Trading House. Although the Mystic Moon Trading House is wealthy, its combat abilities cannot directly compare to the Slaughter God Hall.
Furthermore, the top-tier magic treasures possessed by the Slaughter God Hall are not comparable to those of the Mystic Moon Trading House. Treasures like the Void Realm Bridge and the Heavenly Demon Spirit Net are difficult to purchase with base resources like Black Crystal Stone.
Nearly an hour has passed.
Elder Kuo Lian was the first to arrive, followed by the arrival of several Immortal Venerable level experts from the Mystic Moon Trading House.
Elder Ming Hua reported the details of the incident, explaining them thoroughly. Elder Kuo Lian was also so furious that his entire body trembled.
"Careless! We really were careless this time. Damnable, we were manipulated by the Slaughter God Hall," Elder Kuo Lian growled in his low voice.
If the Wuxia Immortal Venerable had remained within the city, even if the Slaughter God Hall attacked Wuxia City, breaking through its defenses would still take time. Even in the worst scenario, Wuxia City’s Guardian Array could hold for a while. Though they might still not wait for the Mystic Moon Trading House’s rescue, it would at least be better than the current situation.
Outside the city, the Slaughter God Hall could directly act against the Wuxia Immortal Venerable.
"Elder Kuo Lian, what should we do now? The Wuxia Immortal Venerable, I’m afraid, has long since been taken to the Slaughter God Hall headquarters. Our hope of rescuing the Wuxia Immortal Venerable seems slim," Elder Ming Hua said.
The other elders also directed their gaze towards Elder Kuo Lian.
Elder Kuo Lian pondered for a moment, then looked at Yuantong Immortal Venerable and asked, "Yuantong Immortal Venerable, do you have any suggestions? Wu Guo Heavenly Lord is quite close to Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, and the Wuxia Immortal Venerable has a close relationship with Fellow Daoist Jing Yan. With the Slaughter God Hall forcibly abducting the Wuxia Immortal Venerable, will Wu Guo Heavenly Lord stand idly by?"
"I don’t know what Lord Heavenly Master is thinking. Although I have already sent communication to him..." Yuantong Immortal Venerable replied with a helpless expression.
Logically speaking, Wu Guo Heavenly Lord should have been able to reach Wuxia City promptly. His residence isn’t too far from Wuxia City. If he’d set out immediately upon receiving the message, he might have arrived in time. After all, Wu Guo Heavenly Lord is one of the strongest Immortal Venerables in Faro Heaven, and he’s also extremely skilled in Space-Time Dao Techniques. Each of his instant movements covers significant distances.
"Whoosh!"
At that moment, another rift appeared in the void.
As Dao skills pervaded the air.
The silhouette of Wu Guo Heavenly Lord emerged.
Wu Guo Heavenly Lord’s eyes sharpened as he swept over the crowd, and then his brows furrowed.
Clearly, he arrived too late.
Seeing Wu Guo Heavenly Lord appear, Yuantong Immortal Venerable and the others greeted him. Wu Guo Heavenly Lord is the leader of Faro Heaven, and even powerful entities like the Mystic Moon Trading House, Slaughter God Hall, and Heavenly Gate Dao Sect must show respect to him openly.
"Lord Heavenly Master, the Wuxia Immortal Venerable has been captured by the Slaughter God Hall," Yuantong Immortal Venerable reported through gritted teeth with his head lowered.
"Slaughter God Hall!" Wu Guo Heavenly Lord’s voice was low.
But everyone present heard the anger woven into Wu Guo Heavenly Lord’s words.
"Lord Heavenly Master, we are late," Elder Kuo Lian said.
Wu Guo Heavenly Lord glanced at Elder Kuo Lian and sighed lightly.
He spoke, "The Heavenly Gate Dao Sect aided the Slaughter God Hall. Prior, the Heavenly Gate Dao Sect’s Sect Leader, Wan Lunhai, invited me to visit. I didn’t expect Wan Lunhai to have such intentions."
Wu Guo Heavenly Lord explained why he hadn’t arrived in time. Upon hearing this, Elder Kuo Lian came to a realization; otherwise, they wouldn’t have known that Wu Guo Heavenly Lord had been at the Heavenly Gate Dao Sect. From the Heavenly Gate Dao Sect to Wuxia City was truly far, spanning nearly half a Heavenly Domain.
"Lord Heavenly Master, what should we do next?" Elder Kuo Lian asked.
"Let me ask what the Slaughter God Hall intends to do!" Wu Guo Heavenly Lord took out his communication magical treasure to send a message to the First Saint Hand of the Slaughter God Hall.
"Haha, Wu Guo Heavenly Lord, you suddenly sent me a message; I’m truly flattered!" The First Saint Hand’s voice transmitted, audible to everyone present, carrying a sinister tone.
"Your Slaughter God Hall captured one of my Immortal Venerables; what is your intention?" Wu Guo Heavenly Lord demanded bluntly.
The Wuxia Immortal Venerable is a cultivator of the region overseen by Yuantong Immortal Venerable and also manages the area of Wuxia City. In terms of hierarchy, saying the Wuxia Immortal Venerable is under Wu Guo Heavenly Lord is reasonable.
"Wu Guo Heavenly Lord misunderstood. Our Slaughter God Hall merely invited the Wuxia Immortal Venerable for a visit," the First Saint Hand chuckled.
Clearly, the Slaughter God Hall had its explanation ready.
"You better release Wuxia right now," Wu Guo Heavenly Lord’s voice was stern.
"Hahaha... Wu Guo Heavenly Lord, why be so angry? You, as the Heavenly Lord of Faro Heaven, should not bully my Slaughter God Hall. As for the Wuxia Immortal Venerable, she’ll surely return unharmed to Wuxia City when the time comes."
"Oh, I’m preparing to host a banquet for Faro Heaven’s foremost beauty, the Wuxia Immortal Venerable, so I won’t talk much more with you, Heavenly Lord," the First Saint Hand abruptly cut off communication with Wu Guo Heavenly Lord.
"Damn it!" Wu Guo Heavenly Lord snarled.
Actually, before sending the message, he’d anticipated this outcome. The Slaughter God Hall wouldn’t easily release the Wuxia Immortal Venerable; otherwise, their previous elaborate plan would be for naught.
Although Wu Guo Heavenly Lord was seething, he also found it challenging to resolve the matter effectively. He couldn’t invade the Slaughter God Hall, even if he rallied many Immortal Venerables under him; breaking through the Slaughter God Hall’s defenses was improbable. Besides, those Immortal Venerables under him might not fight desperately. Although he’s the Heavenly Lord, he merely nominally leads Immortal Venerables like Yuantong Immortal Venerable. Even if they refuse to fight for him, Wu Guo Heavenly Lord can’t retaliate.
Moreover, since it’s not a dire situation facing the Heavenly Domain of Faro Heaven, many would have opinions on waging war against the Slaughter God Hall solely for the Wuxia Immortal Venerable.
While Wu Guo Heavenly Lord pondered his next steps, the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Gate Dao Sect sent another message.
Wan Lunhai merely stated that going to great lengths for the Wuxia Immortal Venerable was unwise and urged Wu Guo Heavenly Lord to reconsider.
Wu Guo Heavenly Lord didn’t respond to Wan Lunhai.
"Despicable," Wu Guo Heavenly Lord cursed, evidently targeting the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Gate Dao Sect, Wan Lunhai.
"Hm?" As Wu Guo Heavenly Lord was about to put away the communication magical treasure, another wave of divine thought stirred within it.
This time, the sender was none other than Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable, the master of Min Lan Immortal Venerable.
"Heavenly Lord," Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable’s resounding voice transmitted.
"Senior Huo Yun," Wu Guo Heavenly Lord inhaled deeply, calming himself before responding to Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable’s communication.
Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable’s seniority far surpasses that of Wu Guo Heavenly Lord.
"I heard my inept disciple caused you some trouble. Rest assured, Heavenly Lord, when that rascal returns, I will personally discipline him," Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable’s voice transmitted.