Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start
Chapter 1135 - 154: Everywhere the Eye Can See, There Are Enemies_2

"Fine then, let's take a look at this gathering," Yun Zishu muttered to himself.

Time quickly passed, and soon it was evening.

Yun Zishu once again took the daytime coach, heading towards a prestigious estate in the Holy Brilliance Dynasty.

Even though Moon Fairy Tower was the number one restaurant in Saint Hua City, it didn't mean that all high-end gatherings were held there.

Tonight, the estate Yun Zishu was visiting was no less exceptional than Moon Fairy Tower, only without the company of beautiful dancers.

However, in terms of environment, this place was indeed superior.

After spending roughly half an hour, Yun Zishu arrived at his destination—a vast estate with waterfalls and springs, which a Great Power had carved out of a mountain using mustard seed magic to place within the estate.

The scenery within was naturally captivating, with extraordinary rocks, spiritual flowers, rare herbs, and even mountains dotting the landscape.

The view was also exceptionally beautiful, exquisitely picturesque, all arranged by the hand of Great Powers from the Heavenly realms.

It was an extremely bustling venue, which is why those monsters chose it for their gathering.

By the time Yun Zishu arrived, carriages were already lined up around the estate, each pulled by extraordinary spirit beasts like heavenly steeds and dragon-horned white deer, symbols of one's status and position.

With so many carriages, it was fortunate that the streets around the estate belonged to it, ordinary folk were not allowed to approach lightly, hence there was room to accommodate them all.

The Yun family's carriage was, of course, extraordinary as well. After arriving, Yun Zishu handed his invitation to the servant, adjusted his appearance, and then entered the estate.

He was a bit late, the gathering had already started. Although not large in scale, the level of the attendees was extraordinary. Each prodigy present was someone Yun Zishu might not have seen before, but whose reputation he certainly knew of.

"They're all monsters who have made it onto the Dao Gold List," Yun Zishu exclaimed.

Here, he was simply the most ordinary of the group, which couldn't help but make him shake his head with a wry smile.

"Brother Gu should have come too, right?"

Suddenly, Yun Zishu thought of Gu Chen and began to look for him throughout the vast estate.

But even after a search, he saw no sign of Gu Chen, causing his brows to furrow slightly.

"Yun Zishu, what are you looking for? The gathering has already started; won't you go over?"

At that moment, a voice sounded beside Yun Zishu. It belonged to a young man in a blue shirt with long, willowy eyebrows and well-proportioned features.

This person was an acquaintance of Yun Zishu, named Liu Qi, the eldest son of the ancient Liu family from the spiritual realm, who was not far behind Yun Zishu in terms of strength.

The Yun and Liu families had maintained good relations for generations, and both families had thrown their support behind the Second Prince this time.

Moreover, Yun Zishu and Liu Qi often sparred together, and their relationship was quite good.

"I'm looking for Brother Gu," Yun Zishu openly stated, with nothing to hide from Liu Qi.

"Gu Bai?" Liu Qi raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Yes," Yun Zishu nodded and said, "Have you seen Brother Gu?"

Seeing this, Liu Qi shook his head somewhat helplessly and said, "Yun Zishu, I advise you to stay clear-headed and also to keep your distance from that Gu Bai."

"Why?" Yun Zishu frowned, faintly sensing that something was amiss.

Liu Qi glanced toward the depths of the manor and whispered to Yun Zishu, "Also, while you're here, try not to mention that name to avoid displeasing others!"

"What do you mean?" Yun Zishu's expression changed.

Liu Qi frowned, took a good look up and down at him, and said, "Are you really unaware, or are you playing dumb with me? Ninety-nine percent of the people who came here today have no regard for that Gu Bai, especially Mr. Lu, Lu Xin, who has an even greater disdain for him. What are you thinking, stirring the pot unnecessarily?"

Liu Qi continued with a cautious face, "Yun Zishu, have you lost your mind? If you want to go crazy, don't drag me down with you. Everyone here will be entering the ancestral lands in five days to seek their fortunes, and you should be careful not to become the target of the crowd!"

"I understand," Yun Zishu said with a grave face, nodding.

He did not expect that everyone had already begun to jointly exclude Gu Chen so quickly.

However, this was within his expectations, or Yun Zishu wouldn't have been so eager to take Gu Chen to meet the Second Prince.

Every person has their own circle, and, as monstrous talents listed on the Dao Gold List with top-tier forces backing them, these people naturally form a circle of their own.

Just as those listed on the realm domain gold list would find it absolutely impossible to get along harmoniously with those renowned on the Dao Gold List.

Because they are not on the same level and would hardly find common topics to discuss.

To have people like Yan Qi and Ao Guang come here is bluntly speaking, even unworthy of carrying the shoes for any casual person here.

As for Gu Chen, although he has gained some fame, without a sufficient background, he is naturally in the same position.

Without an insider to introduce him, it would be extremely difficult for Gu Chen to enter such a circle.

Let alone the fact that he has offended several of the top individuals in this circle, making it even less likely for him to be accepted.

Moreover, many in this circle have substantial disputes over interests with Gu Chen.

Such so-called interests naturally involve the Tenth Princess of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty—Princess Xidie.

"Now, Brother Gu is truly in danger," Yun Zishu inwardly remarked.

Yun Zishu, looking towards the depths of the manor with the shadows of people indistinct, couldn't help but sigh softly, "This is really bad, as far as the eye can see, all are enemies."

His remark, of course, was an expression of concern for Gu Chen.

If, as Liu Qi said, ninety-nine percent of those who came here looked down upon Gu Chen, then upon entering the ancestral land, Gu Chen could practically be said to be treading on thin ice, completely surrounded by enemies.

"And all of this is mainly because of Princess Xidie," Yun Zishu inwardly sighed.

Here, not to mention all, but at least thirty to fifty percent of the geniuses wish to form a marital alliance with the Holy Brilliance Dynasty.

The presence of Gu Chen is their greatest obstacle.

This is the main reason for their aversion to Gu Chen.

Afterward, Yun Zishu walked towards the deeper part of the manor. Since he had been invited and had already arrived, he couldn't just turn around and leave, even if he was unwilling.

After all, he had the Yun family behind him; he couldn't let them be excluded as well.

Liu Qi, watching Yun Zishu enter the hall, gave him a clandestine glance, hoping he'd stay clear-headed and not say anything wrong.

No sooner had Yun Zishu walked in than he was spotted by someone who struck up a conversation.

"Oh, Brother Yun has arrived," a man said with a sardonic smile, looking at Yun Zishu, "I heard that you've recently become quite close to that Gu Bai, calling each other 'brother.' I wonder if this is true or false?" the man asked.