Chapter 1185 Beneath the Skin, Is It Human or Demon? Cruel Words

The changes within the Imperial Immortal Palace were witnessed by all the elders and disciples.

Many disciples who were unaware of the truth, like those outside, were worried about the turbulent situation, fearing that a major upheaval might occur.

Within the Imperial Immortal Palace, many elder-level figures who had been secluded in the depths of time and space for years had quietly returned during this period. They followed the orders of Palace Master Ling Qiuchang and were preparing in secret, waiting for the right opportunity.

Deep within the Imperial Immortal Palace, ancient bronze palaces opened once again, releasing vast, kingly energy akin to an ocean.

Multiple interdimensional tunnels were pierced through, and in the boundless space, numerous figures emerged, their faces blurred and their bodies surrounded by Dao runes.

For a superpower as ancient and long-standing as the Imperial Immortal Palace, its deep foundation was unimaginable, accumulated over countless ages.

The elders who had been in seclusion within these palaces possessed unfathomable strength. Only when truly significant events occurred within the Imperial Immortal Palace would they be stirred.

Even the current Palace Master, Ling Qiuchang, had to address some of them as a junior.

Of course, this did not mean that Ling Qiuchang's strength was inferior to theirs.

"The Patriarch is about to return. If this is true, then it is truly heaven's blessing upon our Imperial Immortal Palace."

These elder-level figures had already learned the full story from Ling Qiuchang, and none could hide their excitement.

Among them were several living fossils who had long known the identity of Ling Yuxian.

However, they did not reveal themselves and remained hidden in the shadows.

The entire Imperial Immortal Palace had already prepared to rescue the trapped Patriarch.

"It seems the Imperial Immortal Palace is ready to act at any moment."

At this moment, Gu Changge stood atop a mountain peak, observing all the changes within the Imperial Immortal Palace.

Elder Xianyun stood silently behind him, her heart filled with unease. Her slightly loose gray gauze dress, untied at the waist, fluttered in the mountain breeze, accentuating her slender and graceful figure, her curves even more pronounced.

She did not know why Gu Changge had suddenly called her here.

Seeing Elder Xianyun's silence, Gu Changge did not mind and shook his head slightly. "It seems the Palace Master of the Imperial Immortal Palace still harbors deep wariness toward me. He must have already informed all the elders about where the Patriarch is currently trapped, right?"

Hearing this question, Elder Xianyun hesitated but still nodded. "Yes..."

"Where is it?"

Gu Changge turned to look at her and asked.

Elder Xianyun remained silent for a moment before replying, "In the Xiyan Province of the Shengyang Ancient Domain."

"So it's there after all?"

Gu Changge chuckled lightly. "Good, you may leave. I know everything Ling Yuxian asked you. You don't need to have any concerns or worries. You've done well. I'm not some evil person. As long as you obey, I won't harm you."

Hearing these words, Elder Xianyun felt an extremely bizarre sensation in her heart and couldn't help but shiver slightly.

Even after cultivating for countless epochs, she couldn't help but feel an indescribable sense of dread and horror.

Beneath the skin of this elegant and noble young man who resembled a celestial being, was he truly human or a demon?

After Elder Xianyun left, Gu Changge pondered for a moment longer, then with a slight movement of his divine sense, a decree instantly traversed an endless expanse of space and time, reaching the White Bone Ancestor King and others.

The Xiyan Province of the Shengyang Ancient Domain was the location of the Jing Kingdom he had previously learned about, as well as the family behind Jing Xiao.

It seemed he truly needed to visit that place in person.

Over the past few days, Gu Changge had also felt an inexplicable sensation that the Shengyang Ancient Domain held many karmic ties related to him.

It was even possible that a chess piece he had inadvertently left behind was there.

The subsequent karma it had caused was simply too numerous, making it difficult for Gu Changge to determine exactly what it was related to.

Thinking of this, he decided to go find Jing Xiao.

Elder Xianyun and Elder Jiulin, among others, had already followed orders and gathered many elite disciples from the Dao Academy to accompany the elders.

When Jing Xiao learned from her master, Elder Jiulin, that the Imperial Immortal Palace's Patriarch was trapped in the Shengyang Ancient Domain, she was shocked and found it hard to believe.

After all, she had come from the Shengyang Ancient Domain herself. Her family's Jing Kingdom was located in a place called Xiyan Province within the Shengyang Ancient Domain.

How could such a coincidence exist?

Just as she was filled with confusion, Ling Yuxian, with whom she had not spoken for a long time, sought her out alone.

In the grand hall, the two stood in silence. When Jing Xiao entered, Ling Yuxian had her back to her, seemingly gazing outside the hall.

Jing Xiao's emotions were complicated regarding this childhood friend and playmate.

However, she quickly thought of her brother's years of melancholy and sorrow, and that hint of mixed emotions was soon replaced by hostility and coldness.

"Why have you come to find me?" Jing Xiao spoke, her tone icy.

Hearing this, Ling Yuxian turned around.

Her expression was exceptionally calm, with no intention of reminiscing or explaining to Jing Xiao. She simply said, "Your current situation is not good. I came to find you out of goodwill, just to remind you, so you don't remain unaware while in danger."

Originally, she had wanted to speak more gently, but Jing Xiao's cold gaze still caused her heart to ache slightly.

The relationship between the two could never return to what it once was.

Even now, if she tried to explain the reasons from back then to Jing Xiao, it would likely be futile.

Could a simple misunderstanding resolve the resentment accumulated over the years?

Hearing this, Jing Xiao frowned, not understanding the meaning behind Ling Yuxian's words.

Her current situation was dangerous? Why would she say that?

"You'd better not get too close to that senior brother from the Xianyun Dao Academy. He is not as good or as simple as you think," Ling Yuxian said with a slightly complex gaze.

Senior Brother Gu's matter?

These words stunned Jing Xiao. After a moment of realization, the remaining trace of doubt in her heart was quickly replaced by an even colder gaze.

"I don't know why you're suddenly saying such things. Are you simply trying to drive a wedge between me and Senior Brother Gu?" she asked with a cold laugh.

Jing Xiao had been puzzled earlier about why Ling Yuxian had sought her out and mentioned that her current situation was not good. It turned out to be related to Senior Brother Gu.

Hadn't Ling Yuxian previously used the Palace Master's words to investigate Senior Brother Gu's identity and origins?

But Jing Xiao had no idea where her current situation was bad, nor why she was being told not to get too close to Senior Brother Gu.

However, Jing Xiao still suppressed the anger in her heart.

She knew Ling Yuxian's character. If there was no reason, she would never say such things.

"I'm just reminding you out of goodwill. The Jing Kingdom behind you has countless connections with the Imperial Immortal Palace. Although your parents haven't told you, you will eventually find out. The reason that Senior Brother Gu of yours is approaching you is also related to your origins."

"Do you really think he's interested in you?"

Ling Yuxian stared intently at Jing Xiao, mercilessly uttering these cruel words.