Chapter 401

Three Immortals Island.

Gu Xiu and Qiong Xiao had just returned when Yun Xiao and Bi Xiao came over.

"Gu Xiu, Second Sister, why did you two come back together?" Bi Xiao leaned in, her tone carrying a hint of curiosity.

Yun Xiao's eyes also revealed a look of confusion.

Qiong Xiao usually did not go out alone with Gu Xiu; she was usually either with them or cultivating alone on Three Immortals Island.

Facing their gazes, Qiong Xiao's expression was calm: "Eldest Sister, I had been unable to grasp the opportunity for enlightenment. The nephew suggested going out for a walk to expand my state of mind. It is thanks to the nephew that I broke through the shackles of my state of mind. The clouds have parted to reveal the sun, and I feel that after a period of seclusion, I will be able to break through."

Learning that Qiong Xiao was about to break through, Yun Xiao's eyes lit up, filled with joy.

"Second Sister, that's great! You are finally going to break through your current realm. Since that is the case, there is no time to delay; go into seclusion quickly."

Qiong Xiao nodded: "Eldest Sister, Third Sister, then I will go into seclusion first."

Bi Xiao nodded slightly, pondering in her heart.

"Second Sister, how could she break through just by going out with Gu Xiu once?"

Seeing Qiong Xiao leave and Bi Xiao daydreaming again, Yun Xiao could not help but shake her head.

"Third Sister, Second Sister has now felt the opportunity for a breakthrough and may break through once she comes out of seclusion. You also need to put your heart into your cultivation; when will you catch up to the pace of me and Second Sister?"

Bi Xiao withdrew her thoughts and stepped forward to take Yun Xiao's arm.

"Eldest Sister, Second Sister found the opportunity for a breakthrough only after going out with Gu Xiu, so perhaps if I go out with Gu Xiu for a while, I might find the opportunity for a breakthrough too."

Yun Xiao pondered slightly. Although Bi Xiao's words sounded outrageous, her disciple's breakthrough was so fast that he might really be able to help Bi Xiao find the opportunity for a breakthrough.

"Gu Xiu, what do you think?"

Gu Xiu shook his head and said: "Master, Junior Aunt, Second Junior Aunt Qiong Xiao had vaguely felt the opportunity for a breakthrough but could never grasp the key. That is why I suggested going out to help her expand her state of mind. If Third Junior Aunt Bi Xiao has not felt the opportunity for a breakthrough, it would be useless no matter how many times we go out."

Yun Xiao nodded slightly, her expression gentle.

"Third Sister, you heard him too. Cultivate well. During the time Second Sister is in seclusion, you will follow me. I will tell you about my insights and experiences in cultivation; perhaps you can gain inspiration and enlightenment from them."

Bi Xiao smiled: "Understood, Eldest Sister."

Seeing Yun Xiao grab Bi Xiao to supervise her cultivation, Gu Xiu bowed and took his leave.

Then he quietly used the one-time epiphany opportunity he had for Qiong Xiao.

Qiong Xiao was in seclusion in her cave dwelling.

The immortal spiritual energy flowed on her body, and the Daoist rhymes lingered around her like wisps of blue smoke.

At this moment, Qiong Xiao was charging toward the peak of the Da Luo realm. Suddenly, in the cave, the spiritual light of the Great Dao descended from the void.

A sense of clarity washed over Qiong Xiao's mind.

The cultivation problems that had troubled her for a long time and which she could not understand were all solved in this instant.

The aura on her body was also climbing step by step.

Following this, she entered a deep state of epiphany, comprehending even more profound knowledge.

Leaving the three sisters, Gu Xiu returned to his residence, pacing in the courtyard while thinking.

"I don't know what the situation in Xiqi is like now, but Wen Zhong should be on his way to the East to suppress the King of Pingling. I believe that in a few more days, he will arrive at the East Sea to crusade against the King of Pingling."

"Although the Jie Sect does not get involved in mortal affairs, the East Sea is, after all, the territory of the Jie Sect. The Chan Sect cannot make too many arrangements regarding the King of Pingling and other feudal lords. I will wait here for the Dragon Clan's reply. I believe that seeing my Jie Sect currently has the advantage in the Investiture of the Gods, the Dragon Clan will definitely agree to assist the Jie Sect in the Investiture, and thus we can let the Dragon Clan go and assist Wen Zhong."

It was because Wen Zhong was coming to the East Sea to suppress the rebellion that Gu Xiu used the banquet to win over the Dragon Clan.

In the future, some small matters that were inconvenient for him to do could be handled by the Dragon Clan.

The East Sea Dragon Palace was located on the edge of the East Sea, relatively close to the human region on the shore. Helping Wen Zhong suppress the King of Pingling would be a simple task.

While Gu Xiu was pacing and thinking, a graceful figure flew over and landed in the courtyard.

"Junior Brother."

The voice of the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit pulled Gu Xiu's thoughts back.

Gu Xiu looked at her and smiled.

"Senior Sister Fire Spirit, could it be that Senior Uncle Duobao has more words for you to bring to me?"

The Holy Mother of Fire Spirit did not waste time and went straight to the point.

"The Jie Sect's informants in Xiqi have sent back news that the Daoist Randeng has appeared in Xiqi, holding the Pangu Banner, and led Guang Chengzi and others to challenge Kong Xuan. In the end, neither side could do anything to the other, and Jiang Ziya had no choice but to retreat to Xiqi again. What is your opinion on this matter? Should we take measures?"

Gu Xiu thought for a moment.

With one move of the five-colored divine light, Kong Xuan could keep himself invincible.

If the Daoist Randeng did not have the Pangu Banner, he would definitely not be Kong Xuan's opponent.

Currently, the main thing was to help Wen Zhong resolve the matter of the King of Pingling in the East Sea; the Xiqi side could be put aside for now.

He said: "Senior Sister Fire Spirit, go back and tell your master that with Kong Xuan there, the Chan Sect will not be able to break through Golden Chicken Ridge for a while, so don't worry about it for now."

"Currently, Wen Zhong's army is on the way to the East to suppress the King of Pingling, and their target happens to be in the East Sea. We can lend them a helping hand. Let's talk about the Xiqi matter after Wen Zhong successfully suppresses the King of Pingling."

Gu Xiu had not told anyone about Wen Zhong's eastern expedition. The Holy Mother of Fire Spirit was slightly stunned and asked curiously.

"Junior Brother, how do you know that Wen Zhong is on his way to the East Sea to suppress the King of Pingling?"

Gu Xiu smiled indifferently: "Senior Sister, I said I calculated it. Do you believe me?"

"Really or fake?"

"Naturally. Otherwise, how do you explain my foresight regarding certain matters?"

The Holy Mother of Fire Spirit thought for a moment: "Whether it's true or not is not important; anyway, I'm just a messenger."

The Holy Mother of Fire Spirit did not stay long, flew away from Three Immortals Island, and returned to Golden Turtle Island.

Seeing the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit leave, Gu Xiu thought for a moment: "I don't know where Wen Zhong's eastern army has reached; I must send someone to keep an eye on them."

Having said this, he took out the Water-Fire Gourd.

The gourd was purple-yellow, with a faint, ethereal aura lingering around it.

As Gu Xiu gently pressed the gourd stopper, a stream of water and a stream of flame intertwined and surged out from the mouth of the gourd, flowing in the air and transforming into a Water Qilin and a Fire Qilin.

Seeing the two Qilins that had emerged, majestic and awe-inspiring, Gu Xiu was very satisfied.

Then he conveyed his orders to the two Qilins.

Go to the Primordial world, monitor Wen Zhong for him, and return to notify him immediately once Wen Zhong's army approaches the East Sea.

The two Qilins let out a low roar and flew away from Three Immortals Island as two streams of light.

Following Gu Xiu's instructions, they went to monitor the movements of Wen Zhong's army.