Chapter 2464: Invitation from the Long Family Ancestor

Chapter 2464: Chapter 2464: Invitation from the Long Family Ancestor

Facing the surrender of a white-clothed Integration Realm cultivator.

Zhou Yu merely smiled faintly.

"No need to be polite."

"It was just a sparring match!"

Zhou Yu bore no grudges against the Lao Family, so he naturally wouldn’t offend them lightly.

However, at this moment, the others looked on in astonishment.

This white-clothed Integration Realm cultivator, though not a master in the Integration Realm, was still at the early stage.

Yet, he had advanced to the Integration Realm for hundreds of years.

And Zhou Yu had barely been in the Integration Realm for just over ten years.

Even before, during the duel with the Long Family Ancestor, many had seen that Zhou Yu wasn’t an ordinary Integration Realm cultivator, but no one expected him to be this strong.

With just one blow, he defeated the Lao Family’s Integration Realm early stage cultivator.

Isn’t this too exaggerated?

Not to mention the Integration Realm.

Even in the Nascent Soul Realm, it’s rare to see someone defeat a peer with a single strike.

At this moment, most of the experts from the Divine Blood Family looked at Zhou Yu with changed eyes.

Altered to awe.

Altered to fear.

While the remaining few showed a somber and complex expression.

Zhou Yu ignored all their gazes and returned to the seats of the Gu Family.

At this time, Little Hua quickly and obediently offered a cup of spiritual tea.

"Master, you have worked hard!"

Zhou Yu glanced at Little Hua, seeing her face full of excitement.

Evidently, the strength Zhou Yu displayed just now was very powerful.

Who wouldn’t be happy to have such a powerful master?

Similarly, Daoist Gu Yue and Elder Xiao were brimming with excitement.

With this battle, the Gu Family has preserved its position among the Three Divine Blood Families.

Considering the injury of the Gu Family Ancestor, this result was undoubtedly the best outcome.

As for what comes later, it was already of little importance.

Because aside from the competition for the three major family positions, the resources allocated to other places don’t differ significantly.

Moreover, each family knows the strength of the others, making it much easier.

As a result, many of the following contests ended with direct surrenders.

So, less than an hour later, the competition for the positions of the Divine Blood Family concluded.

Next, it was time for each Divine Blood Family to allocate resources.

At this stage, they fought over every inch, sparing no effort.

Yet mostly, it was mere verbal battles.

The Gu Family naturally didn’t need Zhou Yu to appear further.

So, he quietly rested in the back, waiting for the Divine Blood Family conference to end.

But just then, a voice suddenly came to his ear.

"Daoist Zhou’s divine skills must be more than just a Dharma Golden Core."

"Daoist Zhou probably still holds many cards in reserve!"

The one speaking was actually the Long Family Ancestor.

Zhou Yu smiled faintly.

"Daoist Long also hides much beneath the surface."

"Compared to Daoist Long, I am far inferior."

The Long Family Ancestor chuckled.

Then, he promptly shifted topics.

"I wonder what Daoist Zhou’s ranking is in the Holy Institute?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu’s heart jolted.

He didn’t know why the Long Family Ancestor suddenly mentioned the Holy Institute.

But Zhou Yu wasn’t naive.

Keeping his composure, Zhou Yu replied:

"Why does Daoist Long care about this matter?"

Seeing that Zhou Yu didn’t take the bait, the Long Family Ancestor pragmatically changed the topic again.

"Haha, just asking casually."

"Actually, I am here to invite Daoist Zhou to meet at the Saint Spirit Hall and discuss important matters!"

"Saint Spirit Hall?"

Zhou Yu naturally knew of the Saint Spirit Hall.

It is the highest hall of the Divine Blood Family, where the Integration Realm experts of their family congregate to deliberate.

Why would the Long Family Ancestor suddenly invite him?

Zhou Yu didn’t rush; instead, he asked calmly:

"This place is the critical site of the Divine Blood Family."

"As an outsider, it might be inappropriate to enter, don’t you think?"

The Long Family Ancestor was no fool; he immediately detected Zhou Yu’s concerns.

He then laughed and said:

"Daoist Zhou need not worry, my invitation concerns a significant matter."

"A matter concerning the Mahayana Realm."

Upon hearing this, even though Zhou Yu had remained calm, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Mahayana Realm.

These three words were enough to stir Zhou Yu’s nerves.

"This matter isn’t something anybody has the privilege to partake in."

"Originally, I didn’t plan to invite Daoist Zhou, but upon witnessing Daoist Zhou display the Dharma Golden Core, I deemed Daoist Zhou eligible."

"Hence the invitation."

"I wonder if Daoist Zhou might be interested?"

By now, Zhou Yu no longer hesitated.

He promptly replied:

"Then I thank Daoist Long for the invitation."

"Good, see you later."

After settling this matter, they spoke no further.

Next came the usual ceremony of the Divine Blood Family’s various clans.

After the ceremony ended, Daoist Gu Yue immediately handed over all the promised items to Zhou Yu.

Once completed, Daoist Gu Yue couldn’t help but say:

"Senior Zhou, I dare once again invite you."

"If Senior is willing to become our Gu Family’s sacrificial official, the previous promises could increase by fifty percent."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu smiled faintly.

"Daoist Gu Yue need not trouble yourself."

"My decision is made, independent of any remuneration."

With Zhou Yu’s clear refusal, Daoist Gu Yue lost all hope.

She could only give up.

After leaving the Divine Blood Altar, the families didn’t immediately return.

After all, it was rare to gather and with the Plane War looming.

All parties needed to rapidly enhance their strengths.

Thus, various sales and auctions were naturally inevitable.

However, Zhou Yu didn’t partake.

That night, he met with the Long Family Ancestor, and together they arrived at the Saint Spirit Hall.

At this time, the Saint Spirit Hall was pitch black.

But for a cultivator at Zhou Yu’s level, it was of no consequence.

Zhou Yu scanned the hall and saw only three people within.

These three were the Ye Family Ancestor, the Lao Family Ancestor, and Hui Ze of the Long Family.

Counting Zhou Yu and the Long Family Ancestor, there were five Integration Realm cultivators.

Judging from this conference, apart from Zhou Yu, these four were presumably the strongest in the Divine Blood Family.

Upon seeing Zhou Yu and the Long Family Ancestor arrive.

The three all stood up, first greeting the Long Family Ancestor.

Then.

The three turned to Zhou Yu, nodding courteously.

After all, Zhou Yu’s strength had already earned their recognition.

Yet, the Ye Family Ancestor was even more enthusiastic.

He graced Zhou Yu with a genial smile and invited Zhou Yu to sit.

Once everyone was seated, the Lao Family Ancestor spoke first.

"Daoist Long, why have you invited us here so secretly, even without activating the Array of the Saint Spirit Hall? What is the matter?"

"Why the secrecy?"

The Long Family Ancestor chuckled.

"Daoist Lao, there’s no need to rush; there’s one more Daoist to introduce to you all."

As his voice fell, a figure silently appeared in the Saint Spirit Hall.