Chapter 360: Stirring Up Trouble! Happy New Year!

Gu Fan smiled and said:

“I heard some public news from the Cang Blood Tribe while I was in the city inquiring about the Immortal Boat. The Twelve Holy Sons are convening a Cultivator Assembly in the Extreme West.”

“All the forces within the Extreme West will attend by then.”

Fang Xue frowned slightly, not quite understanding the reason behind it.

Although the Cang Blood Tribe was a first-rate sect force, ranked just below the Four Major Sects, they had been well-behaved in the Extreme West for many years. Why would they suddenly take such an action?

Making such a grand move was simply drawing the attention of the Four Major Sects.

No matter what their purpose was, once they were noticed by the Four Major Sects, things would hardly go smoothly.

“What else? What exactly is this Cultivator Assembly for?”

Gu Fan shook his head and said:

“How would I know? I only heard that they plan to discuss some important matters, supposedly concerning the future of the entire Extreme West and potential threats.”

Fang Xue was completely confused, and so was Gu Fan.

The words of the Cang Blood Tribe made people inevitably think much more. Concerning the future of the Extreme West…

Before the rise of the Cang Blood Tribe, even if all the forces of the Extreme West had joined together, they would have amounted to nothing.

But now, with the rise of the Cang Blood Tribe as a first-rate power, many vassal forces had emerged alongside them. This made the Extreme West, though still barren compared to other regions, an overall strength that could not be underestimated.

If something were to threaten the future of the Extreme West… it would only be possible if a Four Major Sect-level force targeted them.

Seeing Fang Xue deep in thought, Gu Fan immediately smiled and said:

“Well? Since we’ll be here for a while anyway, why don’t we go take a look at what’s happening?”

Fang Xue was a little startled, then looked at Gu Fan suspiciously, sizing him up.

“You… care a lot about this matter?”

Gu Fan’s expression restrained slightly before he smiled and said:

“I’m indeed a bit interested. Think about it—the Twelve Holy Sons. That kind of presence even surpasses my status as the Holy Son of the Brahma God Sect. To be honest, I really want to see for myself what abilities they actually possess.”

After speaking, Gu Fan looked toward Fang Xue and said:

“Of course, I’m only suggesting. If you don’t wish to go, I won’t insist. We can just wait here for the Immortal Boat, and once the time comes, we’ll return to the Brahma God Sect.”

Fang Xue looked at Gu Fan thoughtfully. Seeing that his expression remained natural and composed, as though he had nothing to hide, she finally gave up her probing thoughts.

After all, this was Gu Fan’s first time coming to the Extreme West. Logically speaking, he should not have any ties with the Cang Blood Tribe.

Perhaps it was indeed simply the rivalry between young prodigies. After all, the Twelve Holy Sons of the Cang Blood Tribe were making quite the commotion. If any member of the younger generation came, they too would feel unwilling to yield.

“I’m not in a hurry to go back either. Besides, as you said, there’s still time. I don’t mind going to take a look.”

Having just learned his lesson, Gu Fan showed no emotions. Instead, he calmly looked at Fang Xue and said:

“There’s no need to force yourself. I was only speaking casually.”

“There’s no forcing. I also have some interest… The geniuses of the Extreme West do make me a little curious.”

Hearing this, Gu Fan clapped his hands directly and said:

“Then it’s settled. Next, we’ll head toward the place where the Cang Blood Tribe is convening this assembly.”

Fang Xue nodded and said:

“Alright.”

After confirming their plan, Gu Fan walked out of Fang Xue’s room.

Of course, he had not persuaded Fang Xue to attend this assembly with him merely out of curiosity or interest.

But what he had said before was true. While inquiring about the Immortal Boat, he had indeed stumbled upon this news.

However, upon hearing of the sudden appearance of the Twelve Holy Sons, for some reason he immediately thought of that ancient and unknown Spatial Passage within the endless Void.

Back then, within that passage, there had also been twelve halos. When he sensed them at the time, he already had a vague suspicion.

And now, with the sudden emergence of twelve prodigious Holy Sons in the Cang Blood Tribe, this coincidence was simply too uncanny.

After weighing it carefully, Gu Fan decided to act first, to take the initiative and investigate in person, seizing the advantage.

Thus came the earlier scene where he persuaded Fang Xue.

Walking out of Fang Xue’s room, the corners of Gu Fan’s lips curled slightly as he said:

“I really want to see just what these Twelve Holy Sons are made of…”

Finishing his words, his figure flickered and vanished from the spot.

The next morning, seven thousand li north of Xiyao City, Gu Fan and Fang Xue were already on the road.

Their destination was Cang Blood City up ahead.

That place was one of the main bases of the Cang Blood Tribe, and also the site of this Cultivator Assembly in the Extreme West.

The two wasted no time and immediately rushed forward.

Before long, after more than an hour, they arrived at a city about the same size as Xiyao City. After paying the entry fee, Gu Fan was surprised to find that it was even more prosperous and grand than Xiyao City.

“How strange. There are clearly more people here. Why isn’t this city connected to the Immortal Boat?”

Hearing this, Fang Xue shook her head.

“The Cang Blood Tribe has always been highly vigilant and very resistant to allowing the Immortal Boat affairs of the Four Major Sects into their territory. In their eyes, that is far too dangerous…”

Gu Fan was speechless, but at the same time impressed.

Perhaps it was precisely this kind of exclusiveness and constant vigilance that allowed the twelve divisions of the Cang Blood Tribe to unite so tightly into a first-rate power.

Because they were always on guard, as though a constant sense of crisis lingered around them.

The result of this was extreme internal unity.

Despite Cang Blood City being such a large city, Gu Fan was certain that from the moment he entered, someone had already recorded his information and was speculating about his origins.

Looking around, Gu Fan finally said to Fang Xue:

“Let’s first find a place to settle down. Then we’ll go out and inquire about this Cultivator Assembly.”

Fang Xue nodded. It was clear that the people here were all very cautious. Inquiring about such matters would not be easy…

The two searched for a while and finally settled in an inn at the city center.

Gu Fan booked two superior rooms. He let Fang Xue stay and hold the place, while he went out first.

Since they were gathering intelligence, it was better to act alone. It would be more convenient to move, and if danger arose, it would also be easier to escape.

Fang Xue, meanwhile, planned to sit quietly in the inn and gather information by listening to others.

After all, in places like inns where all kinds of people came and went, sometimes just overhearing conversations could yield valuable information.

Thus the two agreed to regroup in the evening and share whatever information they had gathered.

Gu Fan’s goal, however, was simple—he went straight to the hall of the Cang Blood Tribe.

When he arrived, he knocked firmly on the main gate.

A moment later, someone shouted angrily as they came over.

“Who dares make a racket! This is the Cang Blood Tribe!”

Gu Fan looked up. It was a cultivator at the True Yang Realm, clearly assigned here to handle reception.

Gu Fan released and withdrew his aura in an instant. His terrifying power made the man’s expression change dramatically. Immediately, he switched to a respectful demeanor and said:

“Forgive me, senior. This junior offers his respects.”

Waving his hand with a smile, Gu Fan said:

“I heard that your tribe’s Twelve Holy Sons have appeared, convening a Cultivator Assembly to deal with potential threats to the future of the Extreme West. I came specifically in response to the summons!”

The True Yang disciple immediately showed a look of realization and said:

“Senior may not be fully aware, but the gathering place is not here. No matter, I shall take you there right away.”

“Please, senior, follow me.”

Finishing his words, he bowed respectfully and gestured to lead the way.

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