Nuclear-powered Sword Immortal
Chapter 738 - 662 The Calm Before the Storm_3

Chapter 738: Chapter 662 The Calm Before the Storm_3

However, at this moment, whether they were Returning to Void or True Immortals, as they gazed upon the Heavenly Fire Sect that had been refined into scorched earth, with many areas still bearing the undying embers, shock that could not be suppressed filled their eyes without exception.

Particularly for those who had come with Ye Yan, including the Void Immortal Yu Xu, they felt a dizzying sense of vertigo.

"We... we really took down the Heavenly Fire Sect? From now on, all the Grotto Heavens and Spirit Veins of the Heavenly Fire Sect belong to our Creation Gate?"

He mumbled to himself with an unreal feeling as if he were deep within a dream.

In fact, Ye Yan, the former Supreme Elder of the Creation Gate, was hardly any better off.

However, during the battle at Red Flame Canyon, Ye Yan had already learned that Gu Jinlai’s strength was on par with that of a Profound Immortal, and he had witnessed the Cheng Ying Mecha’s offensive capabilities more than once, which now made him forcibly calm himself down.

He quickly signaled to Yun Zhen, Yun Fenglei, and others, "Quickly repair the Grotto Heavens of the Heavenly Fire Sect! There are four Grotto Heavens within the Heavenly Fire Sect. Apart from the main one that has been severely damaged, the other three can be repaired and put to use... Even rebuilding the main Grotto Heaven of the Heavenly Fire Sect is merely a matter of spending some resources."

As he spoke, his spirit became increasingly invigorated, "Eventually, our Creation Gate, along with the Yunxiao Sect and the Nine Refinement Pavilion, will have a total of ten Grotto Heavens. Every Peak True Immortal will have a Grotto Heaven to attempt the breakthrough to the Heavenly Immortal realm."

"Every Peak True Immortal having a Grotto Heaven to attempt the breakthrough to Heavenly Immortal..."

Zhong Shu, Yun Qiankun, Yun Fenglei, and others exchanged glances, their eyes revealing a deep longing.

"Who would have thought that our Creation Gate would one day wield such dominance over the Flame River Dao."

Yun Zhen remarked with emotion.

Then something else occurred to him, "This time, I want to see how the Dragon Sword Sect and Wind and Rain Tower can still compete with our Creation Gate."

"The Dragon Sword Sect and Wind and Rain Tower each hold their own allegiance, and naturally, friction is inevitable as everyone strives to grow. To say that there is some unforgivable, deep-seated enmity would be blowing things out of proportion. Therefore, I believe that it is still worth trying to win them over," said Zhong Shu.

"We don’t need to waste our energy here discussing this matter. Whether the Dragon Sword Sect and Wind and Rain Tower stand or fall is for the Supreme Elder to decide alone."

Ye Yan waved his hand, "What we need to do now is to reconstruct the framework of the Heavenly Fire Sect as quickly as possible."

As he spoke, his tone paused, "Of course, once the framework is set up, it can no longer be called the Heavenly Fire Sect, but should be named a branch of the Creation Gate."

"To use the mountain gate of a large sect as a branch... We also have such boldness!"

Yun Fenglei was full of sentiment.

"All these changes have been brought about by the Supreme Elder."

As Ye Yan said this, he looked towards the figure at the horizon, faintly visible through the clouds.

Not just him, Zhong Shu, Yun Fenglei, Yun Qiankun, and the others looked towards that figure as well, their expressions full of reverence, and even...

Fear.

Erasing the Heavenly Fire Sect entirely, such a vast power, even though they knew the Supreme Elder was theirs from the Creation Gate, they still couldn’t help but feel awe for such great might.

...

"It looks like the reinforcements from the Mo Family won’t be arriving."

Gu Jinlai, who was floating in the Void with the Power of Stars, said aloud.

It had been six days since he demolished the Heavenly Fire Sect Cave Heaven and slew Daoist Zi Yan. If the Mo Family truly intended to come to the aid of the Heavenly Fire Sect or target the Creation Gate, six days would have been more than enough to make a move.

Yet, there was no sign of any activity from the Mo Family so far...

"That’s right, the power we’ve displayed after all is not weak, at least, even if the Mo Family wishes to defeat the Creation Gate, they would surely have to pay a large price. In such circumstances, if they truly clamored to sanction the Creation Gate for seeking revenge on behalf of the Heavenly Fire Sect, it would only make everyone in the Creation Gate prepare for battle, on the contrary, now, it seems much more likely to let one’s guard down to appear somewhat unconcerned with the matters of the Creation Gate and the battle of the Heavenly Fire Sect."

Gu Jinlai said this, shaking his head.

But he knew, and the Mo Family knew, this matter would not end easily.

The current calm...

Nothing more than a harbinger of an approaching storm.

"Mo Family... Profound Immortal..."

Gu Jinlai murmured to himself.

He glanced at Ye Yan and the others who had already arrived, and with a shift in form, descended.

"Venerable Daoist."

Seeing Gu Jinlai approaching, Ye Yan, Yun Fenglei, Zhong Shu, and the others promptly put down what they were doing and respectfully went forward to greet him.

Gu Jinlai nodded at them: "Although the Heavenly Fire Sect has been crushed, there are still many remnants hiding in various places in the Yanhe Dao. Our first task is to purge these places and ensure that the Heavenly Fire Sect cannot rise from the ashes."

"Purging all over Yanhe Dao?"

Ye Yan, Zhong Shu, Yun Fenglei, and the others were slightly taken aback.

Zhong Shu couldn’t help but say, "We wiped out the Heavenly Fire Sect in one strike, and the Mo Family has hardly reacted at all. But that’s certainly not because the Mo Family allows our Creation Gate to rise. It’s very likely that they’ll do something major against us next. So, shouldn’t we be conserving resources as much as possible, focusing on defending both the Heavenly Fire Sect and the Creation Gate, to prepare for the imminent Mo Family counterattack?"

"The Mo Family’s moves are inevitable, but, to ensure internal stability before dealing with external threats, if Yanhe Dao is not secure within, all it will take is for the Mo Family to call to arms and conflict will ignite all around the Creation Gate. Thus, purging Yanhe Dao quickly and securing control over its forces is of the utmost importance," said Gu Jinlai.

Turning to Ye Yan, he said, "I will take Zhang Yukan and others to various lands and cities for inspection. You mobilize the full force of the Creation Gate’s intelligence department to support my actions."