However, while those people mocked the Gu Family, they were also very astonished by Jing Yan’s achievements.
Jing Yan alone had faced the pursuit of so many powerful members of the Gu Family and had survived for over half a year.
Anyone had to admit that Jing Yan’s abilities were extremely formidable.
You must know, Jing Yan was not merely fleeing and hiding from the Gu Family’s pursuit; he had also struck many times, slaying quite a number of the Gu Family’s strong members. Five experts of the Dao King Realm had fallen to his hands, a record worthy of being inscribed in the history of the continent.
Moreover, Jing Yan was only in his twenties, yet his combat power was sufficient to slay Middle Stage Dao King Realm martial artists. What did that imply?
Not only was his Martial Arts Cultivation formidable, but he was also ranked first on the current list of young Pill Kings, making him a true anomaly.
Throughout the half-year of being pursued, many had started to suspect that Jing Yan was also an Intermediate Array Master because, according to various pieces of information, Jing Yan possessed a large number of Micro Arrays.
If Jing Yan was not an Array Master, then how had he obtained so many Array Plates?
Normally, martial artists might carry a few Array Plates to guard against danger, but the number Jing Yan used was excessive—conservatively estimated at over fifty.
Fifty Intermediate Array Plates, how many Spirit Stones would one need to purchase those on the market?
East Lake County City.
"Jin Lan, didn’t you say that Jing Yan entered East Lake County territory half a month ago? Why is there no news now?" Gu Wanquan frowned and looked at Gu Jinlan unhappily.
"Ancestor, our men are spread throughout East Lake County. Once Jing Yan shows up, he will definitely be discovered. But somehow, Jing Yan seems to have completely disappeared, with no trace to be found!" Gu Jinlan was also quite frustrated.
He, as the Clan Leader of the Gu Family, was under tremendous pressure.
Not only did he face pressure from Gu Wanquan above him but from the entire continent as well.
Whenever people talked about this matter, they inevitably mentioned his incompetence as Clan Leader.
"He didn’t pass through East Lake County!"
"That damn brat, he’s truly cunning; he must have guessed that we were waiting for him in East Lake County so he bypassed it," Gu Wanquan suddenly declared after a brief moment of thought.
"Ancestor, it’s indeed possible!" Gu Jinlan’s eyes flickered, "What should we do now? If he has bypassed East Lake County, then he might already be nearing the Despair Abyss, and catching him there will be very difficult!"
"That little beast!" Gu Wanquan’s fierce gaze was chilling.
"Very well, very well! Since that brat wants to play, how can I disappoint? Jin Lan, recall all the family members back to East Lake County City!" Gu Wanquan sneered.
"Ancestor, what do you plan to do?" Gu Jinlan asked curiously.
"What to do? Naturally, we enter the Despair Abyss, and wait for that little beast! I refuse to believe that this little beast can escape from the palm of my hand!" Gu Wanquan huffed.
"But... isn’t the Despair Abyss too dangerous?" Gu Jinlan frowned.
The Despair Abyss was a forbidden land.
On the Heavenly Origin Continent, any experienced martial artist knew that the Despair Abyss was a forbidden place for humans. Even just being on the periphery was filled with dangers, and once inside, it was not easy to come out alive.
Gu Jinlan also worried that their Ancestor might encounter dangers in the Despair Abyss. Although the Ancestor was extremely powerful, dominating the continent, anything could happen inside the Despair Abyss.
"It’s alright, I have my judgment, no need to say more!" Gu Wanquan waved his hand, "Let Gu Mo and Gu Xian Lun, the two Supreme Elders, accompany me!"
Gu Jinlan bowed his head and responded, "Yes!"
Since the Ancestor had decided, he couldn’t possibly persuade him otherwise.
Shortly thereafter, Gu Wanquan, along with the Gu Family Supreme Elders, Gu Mo and Gu Xian Lun, left East Lake County City and headed towards the Despair Abyss.
Gu Mo and Gu Xian Lun, both Dao Emperor Realm experts, were pillars of the Gu Family.
To capture Jing Yan, three Dao Emperor Realm experts entered the Despair Abyss.
Somewhere in East Lake County City!
"City Lord, Gu Wanquan and the two Supreme Elders of the Gu Family have left East Lake County City, probably heading for the Despair Abyss," Yang Xiao, clad in a gray robe, informed City Lord Hu Donghe.
"Yes, Gu Wanquan is still not giving up!"
"Why does he insist on capturing Jing Yan at all costs?" Hu Donghe squinted his eyes.
"It’s indeed strange. Even if his grandson Gu Xinghe died at Jing Yan’s hands, it seems excessive to mobilize such forces for that? Now, the entire Gu Family has been mobilized, and he has personally entered the Despair Abyss..." Yang Xiao was also puzzled.
"Old bastard Gu Wanquan definitely has a purpose! But now, we still don’t know what his purpose is," Hu Donghe said slowly.
"City Lord, what should we do now? Stay here and wait for news?" Yang Xiao asked, raising his eyebrows.
Hu Donghe and Yang Xiao had also arrived at East Lake County City early.
Hu Donghe was a person who valued relationships. He couldn’t stand by while Jing Yan was being pursued, yet he wasn’t able to prevent the Gu Family from making their move against Jing Yan.
Thus, he had been closely monitoring the situation. Knowing that Jing Yan was headed for the Despair Abyss, he had brought Yang Xiao and a few others to East Lake County to see the situation. He had already decided to get involved in the matter; even if he couldn’t save Jing Yan, he would do his utmost.
Upon hearing Yang Xiao’s words, Hu Donghe pondered.
"Is City Lord Hu Donghe present?"
Just then, a voice came from outside.
"It’s Lord Chang Huan!" Yang Xiao, hearing the voice, said with a slight gleam in his eyes.
Hu Donghe’s figure flashed, and he exited the room.
As expected, he saw Chang Huan standing outside. The two exchanged a few brief pleasantries.
"City Lord, do you know that Gu Wanquan has gone to the Despair Abyss?" Chang Huan asked directly, knowing that Hu Donghe had come to East Lake County for Jing Yan.
"I just received the news!" Hu Donghe nodded.
"What are your plans, City Lord? Stay here, waiting for news?" Chang Huan’s gaze sharpened.
"I was actually thinking of going to the Despair Abyss to take a look," Hu Donghe said.
"Haha, that’s a coincidence, I was thinking the same. How about we go together and see what happens?" Chang Huan laughed and suggested.
"That would be excellent! Let’s set off now!" Hu Donghe’s eyes brightened.
Although Hu Donghe was unparalleled in Alchemy Dao, his Martial Arts Cultivation wasn’t at the very top. Having Chang Huan accompany him was naturally for the best.
Hu Donghe and Chang Huan then quickly flew towards the Despair Abyss.
At the same time, within East Lake County City, many figures, all of Dao Emperor Realm Cultivation, set off for the Despair Abyss.
Those going to the Despair Abyss were all Dao Emperor Realm or above; those below Dao Emperor Realm, if they encountered danger, would have a hard time protecting themselves. Moreover, their presence wouldn’t be of much use there.