Chapter 365: Convergence

When Gu Fan came out from the Cang Blood Tribe’s gathering point, half a day had already passed.

Along the way, he saw more than a dozen rooms similar to the one he had just left, each with cultivators constantly entering and leaving.

It seemed that it was not only that one place that was announcing the Cang Blood Tribe’s plan.

And every cultivator who came out of those rooms wore expressions full of anger and unwillingness.

Clearly, they had all been stirred up by the Cang Blood Tribe’s words.

“Young Master Chu Xiao, please stay. Today, we are fortunate enough to learn about the Cang Blood Tribe’s dedication over so many years, and also about the Gu Family’s schemes. Once we return, we will surely spread the word everywhere for you. At that time, we will definitely gather more like-minded cultivators to resist the Gu Family’s methods together!”

“That’s right, but during this period the Cang Blood Tribe must remain cautious and must not let the Gu Family succeed!”

“I say, everyone, why don’t we simply stay here? That way we can also contribute our strength in guarding the Blood Pool of our Extreme Western Lands!”

At this moment, Chu Xiao wore a deeply moved expression.

“Everyone’s sense of righteousness is admirable, but the most urgent matter now is to bring more people into our plan. We will welcome all cultivators of the Extreme Western Lands who wish to join this cause. As long as one is willing to lend a hand and contribute to the strength of the Extreme Western Lands, when the matter is accomplished, we are willing to share equally with everyone all that we seize from the Gu Family!”

“Our Cang Blood Tribe will not hoard any wealth. Everything will be given out as rewards to everyone!”

“As for the defense of our Blood Pool, although our Cang Blood Tribe is not one of the Four Major Forces, we have managed and arranged this place for so long that we are still somewhat confident in resisting the Gu Family’s invasion.”

Chu Xiao spoke with heartfelt passion, moving the crowd with the Cang Blood Tribe’s generosity and sincerity.

Everyone expressed that they would surely spread the news.

Thus, the crowd gradually dispersed, and Gu Fan silently slipped away with one of the groups, exiting the residence without drawing attention.

Chu Xiao watched the departing cultivators, and the smile on his lips slowly faded.

“Hmph, a bunch of weaklings with low cultivation. If it weren’t for spreading the message, would they even deserve my personal reception?”

At this moment, a young man walked out from another room, laughing as he approached.

“All of this was by the will of the Tribe Leader. With the Twelve Holy Sons revealing themselves, our Cang Blood Tribe’s crisis has been alleviated. Now is precisely the time to seize the opportunity and challenge the Four Major Forces.”

“Though these people are not particularly strong, they will serve well enough as cannon fodder. Only in this way can our Cang Blood Tribe’s elites clash head-on with the Gu Family’s forces!”

Seeing this, Chu Xiao could only nod before speaking helplessly.

“There should be a few more waves coming later. Hopefully, these groups will spread the word and gather all cultivators of the Extreme Western Lands. At that time, our combined strength will surely allow us to replace the Gu Family!”

“Hahaha, don’t worry. Now that the news of the Blood Pool has been spread, everyone is driven by their own path of cultivation. None will turn a blind eye, especially those high-realm cultivators. If not for anything else, they will still come to investigate the secrets of the Blood Pool!”

After finishing, the two looked at each other and smiled, each going back to prepare for the next round of passionate performance.

Meanwhile, Gu Fan returned to the gathering place at the inn. When he arrived, Fang Xue was already there, looking as though she had been waiting for some time.

“How is it, did you get any news?”

Fang Xue nodded, then looked at Gu Fan with a puzzled expression.

Gu Fan also nodded and said,

“I too have learned some things.”

As he spoke, he glanced around before suggesting,

“Let’s talk in the room. Too many eyes and ears here.”

“That’s fine.”

The two stood up and went directly to a room on the third floor.

Gu Fan laid down a formation to prevent others from eavesdropping with divine sense.

“You were gone for so long, you must have gained quite a lot. The news I got is fairly simple, so why don’t I start first?”

Fang Xue spoke proactively, and Gu Fan had no objection, signaling for her to continue.

Seeing this, Fang Xue said directly,

“First of all, it is said that during this period, the Cang Blood Tribe has been attacked many times, but the locations of these attacks were not inside the city. The battles all took place somewhere deep within the desert.”

“Although the battles could be sensed from within the city, each one was very brief, lasting no more than a few dozen breaths before returning to silence. Some powerful experts in the city even prepared to go investigate, but by the time they arrived, nothing could be found.”

After listening, Gu Fan fell silent, lost in thought.

Fang Xue continued,

“Secondly, the appearance of the Twelve Holy Sons was very likely connected to these battles. The Cang Blood Tribe had to accelerate the ritual of summoning them back. It is said that according to their original secret method, the Twelve Holy Sons—said to be the reincarnations of twelve Old Ancestors—were supposed to return two years later. But now, because of the frequent attacks, coupled with worsening internal discord within the tribe, they had no choice but to summon them back early.”

After finishing, Fang Xue took a sip of water and looked at Gu Fan, who remained silent.

Gu Fan frowned and said,

“In fact, the information you just mentioned matches part of the intelligence I obtained today.”

“Oh? Then tell me, what did you find out?”

Gu Fan nodded, then said with a serious expression,

“The Cang Blood Tribe is convening a grand assembly of cultivators. Their ultimate goal is to gather all the cultivators of the Extreme Western Lands together!”

“To launch a crusade against the Gu Family, one of the Four Major Forces!”

Hearing this, Fang Xue’s pupils suddenly contracted.

She had thought of countless possibilities, but never that the Cang Blood Tribe’s target would be the Gu Family!

This was no trivial matter!

What on earth was the Cang Blood Tribe thinking?

“The Cang Blood Tribe has gone mad? How dare they!” Fang Xue said in disbelief.

But Gu Fan remained extremely calm as he said,

“No, you didn’t hear me clearly. What I said was that it is the entire Extreme Western Lands that will attack the Gu Family!”

Fang Xue rubbed her temples and said,

“I understand, but people’s hearts are complicated. Faced with the Gu Family’s power, what makes them think cultivators of the Extreme Western Lands would risk their lives for them?”

“Besides, the Four Major Forces are still the Four Major Forces. Even if the Cang Blood Tribe is a top-tier power, compared to the Gu Family they are still far inferior. Do they really not understand this gap?”

What Fang Xue said was true. No matter how weakened, the Gu Family was still one of the Four Major Forces, far stronger than the Cang Blood Tribe.

If the Cang Blood Tribe acted alone, it would indeed be hard to comprehend. But…

Gu Fan added,

“What if the Cang Blood Tribe has grasped the future of cultivation for the entire Extreme Western Lands? What if the existence of the Gu Family means severing the path of the Extreme Western Lands?”

Fang Xue frowned, not understanding what Gu Fan meant.

What did it mean to have grasped the future of the Extreme Western Lands? What did it mean that the Gu Family would cut off the path of the Extreme Western Lands?

If these words were true, and all cultivators of the Extreme Western Lands were truly threatened, then under those circumstances, an all-out war against the Gu Family might indeed occur!

And if the combined strength of all the cultivators of the Extreme Western Lands gathered together… then the outcome would truly be unpredictable!

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