Chapter 397: Chapter 372 Yinuo asks for help_1
"Someone is looking for me?"
At this moment, Lu Yan had a sudden inspiration.
Although his soul was cultivating in Nine Layer Heaven, his physical body still retained a thread of consciousness that could sense what was happening around him.
If he didn’t do this, it would be too dangerous. Someone could destroy his physical body without him knowing.
His soul plunged down, returning to his physical body. When he stepped out of the practice room, he found it was Li Quan.
"Alliance Hierarch, the Gu Family sent a letter."
As this was mentioned, a letter was handed to Lu Yan by Li Quan.
"The Gu Family? Yinuo."
With a sudden movement in Lu Yan’s heart, he immediately opened the envelope and saw only nine characters on the letter paper.
Provide the Gu Family with your assistance.
Lu Yan’s face darkened.
Yinuo was in trouble.
Otherwise, with Yinuo’s character, she would not lightly ask him for help.
It seems that Yinuo’s situation within the Gu Family is not going smoothly.
"Li Quan, I have an important matter to resolve and must leave for a while. When I am not around, follow the plan. If you encounter strong enemies, don’t try to confront them head-on, just retreat through the secret passage..."
Lu Yan quickly ordered.
"Rest assured, Alliance Hierarch, we have practiced many times and nothing will go wrong."
Li Quan assured.
Lu Yan nodded, then rose into the air and disappeared into the horizon.
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The Gu Family was hosting their large-scale ancestor worship ceremony that took place every ten years. The main purpose was to worship their ancestors while also assessing the cultivation progress of the younger generation, allowing them to compete, and rewarding them based on their rankings.
At the same time, they would discuss some important matters within the family.
Other than those who truly could not free themselves, almost all of the high-level members of the Gu Family would gather at the ancestor worship ceremony.
In the conference hall.
A crowd of high-level members of the Gu Family gathered.
Shen Yinuo was among them, sitting at the top of the left side.
Opposite her, at the top of the right side, sat the Gu Family’s Supreme Elder - Gu Chongshan.
However, the position of family head, at the very top, was empty.
"The Clan Leader is gravely injured and his cultivation level has fallen, no longer able to hold the realm of the Primordial Spirit. He thus lacks the ability to manage the Gu Family. However, a clan cannot go a day without a lead, and the house cannot be without a host. Accordingly, in accordance with the rules, today we will have to choose a new Family Head, everyone, do you have a candidate?"
One of the Clan Elders on the right side was the first to break the silence.
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the conference hall instantly became somewhat solemn, supressed, and restless.
All sorts of emotions interweaved within the hall.
"If the Family Head abdicates, it would naturally be Miss Yinuo who takes over. This does not require further discussion, does it?"
A scholarly-looking middle-aged man sitting next to Shen Yinuo spoke. He was one of the Clan Elders of the Gu Family, Gu Liang.
"Not so, not so!"
The Clan Elder on the right shook his head.
"Not so? Miss Yinuo isn’t just the daughter of the Family Head, but also possesses extraordinary talents rare within our family throughout history. Despite her young age, she has already broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm. Considering her qualifications, doesn’t she have the right to inherit the position of Family Head?"
Gu Liang countered.
"Miss Yinuo’s talent is indeed extremely high. This is undeniable. Given enough time, she will certainly shake the world. However, after all, she is too young, and her cultivation level remains low."
"At present, the situation in the world is chaotic. The Spirit Sect has re-emerged, the Fairy Ruins are ready to make moves, and all the major feudal princes are actively strengthening their forces, vying to rule the world. Ever since our Clan Leader was injured, the other feudal princes around us have been eying our Gu Family covetously. The top priority is to select a powerful figure, capable of deterring all the feudal princes in the world, to lead the Gu Family in a fight against the major feudal princes. Miss Yinuo obviously does not yet have such strength."
The Clan Elder on the right stated.
"Elder Chuan is right. Supreme Elder Gu Chongshan has already reached the Sixth Rotation of the Yuan God. Two hundred years ago, when the World Bank issued the list of the world’s strongest, he was shortlisted by just a few spots. Compared to the world’s strongest, his strength is not lacking. These two hundred years, the Supreme Elder has had new breakthroughs in martial arts. I believe that a few years later when the World Bank issues the list of the world’s strongest again, he will definitely be listed. Leading our Gu Family is more than fitting."
A young man stood up and spoke. It was none other than Gu Feiyu, who entered the Tongtian relics all those years ago.
Although he referred to Gu Chongshan as the Supreme Elder, everyone knew that Gu Chongshan was in fact Gu Feiyu’s grandfather.
"The Supreme Elder’s strength is robust, being the pillar of our family, but Miss Yinuo is the rightful successor. Just give Miss Yinuo some time, and she will definitely make the list of the world’s strongest. Miss Yinuo should take the throne with the Supreme Elder assisting; this is the best solution."
Gu Liang insisted.
Shen Yinuo and Gu Chongshan both sat quietly without speaking.
Unlike them, Shen Yinuo’s face was slightly tense, while Gu Chongshan had a calm look on his face, with a slight smile hanging from the corners of his mouth, as if he was confident of winning.
"Giving Miss Yinuo some time? We can, but would other feudal princes give us that? They might already have wiped out our Gu family. It was not easy for our Gu Family to regain our current strength. Now that the situation in the world is in chaos, it is an opportunity for our family to restore the glory of our ancestors. We must not take this lightly."
"Besides, Miss Yinuo left home in her early teens and has been absent for decades, with no concern for the family and no contributions at all. Now, shortly after her return, she wants to rule the Gu Family. I fear that might be hard for people to accept. Under such circumstances, how can she rise to the occasion and resist the various feudal princes?"
Gu Feiyu argued loudly.
"Miss Yinuo left home, and it was nothing more than a training arrangement by the family. Do not slander her. Besides, with our assistance, we won’t be wiped out by other families. Gu Feiyu, all that you’re saying is for your own selfish ends..."
Gu Liang retorted strongly.
"Elder Liang, it seems like you are the one who is selfish and not considering the family’s interest..."
Gu Feiyu reprimanded.
"Gentlemen, be calm."
An old man with snowy white hair stood up to mediate, and the two stopped arguing.
This old man was another Clan Elder, and his rank was exceptionally high. He was the highest-ranking person in the Gu Family at present, and everyone gave him some face.
"Gentlemen, listen to me. Miss Yinuo taking over is indeed the logical order of things. However, the current situation is indeed chaotic and fraught with danger. Given the current circumstances, a strong person must lead the Gu Family. I have a suggestion, you might want to hear it."
The white-haired elder suggested.
"Elder, please feel free to speak."
The speaker was Gu Chongshan; it was his first time speaking.
"I have a middle-ground proposal. How about letting the Supreme Elder take control of the Gu Family first to stabilize the situation. When Yinuo grows up and becomes one of the strongest in the world, we can then pass the position on to her. How does that sound?"
Said the elderly man with white hair.
"I think this is an excellent proposal, I agree."
"This proposal is beneficial to all parties, I also agree."
"Agreed!"
One after another, the senior members of the Gu Family present, including several elders seated on the left, all nodded their heads.
Those that didn’t voice their opinion were few and far between.
Shen Yinuo and Gu Liang’s hearts sank.
Letting Gu Chongshan take control first - what’s the difference between that and yielding the position to him?
Waiting for Yinuo to grow up and then giving her the position of Family Head is a joke.
Once Gu Chongshan solidified his position in control of the Gu family, would he be willing to cede power?
Would he give Yinuo an opportunity to grow?
Never!
They knew that most of the Gu Family’s senior members had been bought out by Gu Chongshan, including those from the faction aligned with Shen Yinuo’s father. Now, they had all sided with Gu Chongshan.
The number of people still supporting Shen Yinuo was very little.
"Now that everyone agrees, Miss Yinuo, do you have anything to say?"
Gu Feiyu looked at Shen Yinuo, a hint of pride in his eyes, but deep down, there was a hidden murderous intention.
Let Gu Chongshan becomes the Family Head and then hand it over to Shen Yinuo in the future? Dream on.
They would definitely seize the opportunity and remove this hidden threat forever.
"I object."
The always silent Shen Yinuo spoke for the first time, causing Gu Feiyu to freeze.
He did not expect Shen Yinuo to still be struggling in such a situation.
But what use is it?
Gu Feiyu sneered, "You object? Miss Yinuo, you must know, you are not yet the head of the Gu Family. The Gu Family does not hinge on your decisions."
"I believe that I have the ability to lead the Gu Family now. Moreover, I have enough strength behind me to lead the Gu Family against the Feudal Princes."
Said Shen Yinuo.
"You believe yourself to be? HaHaHa, Yinuo, how many years has it been since you broke through the Primordial Spirit Realm? You might cultivate fast, but at best you’ve only reached the Second Turn of the Primordial Spirit. What kind of ability do you have to lead the Gu Family?"
"As for the power behind you, is it Gu Liang? Or your father?"
Gu Feiyu scoffed.
The others, curious, watched Shen Yinuo closely, wanting to see how she would react.
"At least, when it comes to suppressing you, it can be done easily."
Shen Yinuo cast Gu Feiyu a disdainful glance and indifferently spoke.
Gu Feiyu’s face fell.
"Those are some big words. Everyone says you’re a once-in-a-lifetime talent, a rarity for the Gu Family since time immemorial. Today, I want to see if you really have this strength or if it’s just an empty name."
Gu Feiyu said coldly.
"Let’s go, we’ll settle this in the martial arts arena."
Shen Yinuo stood up and walked towards the martial arts arena.
Seeing Shen Yinuo act so confidently made Gu Feiyu suspicious and uncertain.
"It’s impossible. She only broke through to the Primordial Spirit Realm a decade or so ago. Even with abundant Soul Crystals at her disposal, she can’t possibly have progressed very fast. She’s at most reached the Second Turn of the Primordial Spirit. But I am already at the Fourth Turn of the Primordial Spirit. Not many can compete with me at this level, there’s no way she can suppress me."
Gu Feiyu quickly suppressed his minor unease.
"Feiyu, don’t underestimate her. This girl’s Organ Miracle isn’t ordinary, when you attack, do so with full force and don’t give her any chance to breathe."
Gu Chongshan warned him secretly.
Word that Shen Yinuo (Yinuo’s name when she uses her Shen surname, under which she is ineligible for the position of Family Head) was going to fight Gu Feiyu spread like a gust of wind, stirring up the Gu Family. Everyone rushed to the martial arts arena to see what would happen.
Although Gu Feiyu was two generations older than Shen Yinuo, he was considered very young among those of the Primordial Spirit Realm and was unparalleled in the Gu Family.
As for Shen Yinuo, the rumors about her had circulated in the Gu Family for decades.
The two most outstanding talents of Gu Family were about to have a showdown, and everyone was curious.
Soon, the area around the martial arts arena was packed with no room for even water to pass through.
In the center of the martial arts arena was a battle platform where Shen Yinuo and Gu Feiyu stood facing each other.
"Activate the formation!"
Commanded a white-haired elder.
Immediately, Wish Patterns filled the space surrounding the battle platform, and a vast formation appeared, enveloping the platform.
Both opponents were Primordial Spirits. Once they started their fight, even the resulting waves would be destructive. Without the formation, half of the Gu Family would be destroyed.
Boom!
Gu Feiyu’s aura shot up to the sky. With the full unveiling of his Fourth-Turn Primordial Spirit cultivation level, the terrifying aura pervaded the entire area.
Many Gu Family members with lower cultivation levels, including some at the First and Second Turns of the Primordial Spirit, experienced a great change in their expressions.
"The Fourth Turn of the Primordial Spirit, Gu Feiyu has broken through to the Fourth Turn."
"Gu Feiyu, just at the age of one hundred and fifty, already has such cultivation. Given time, he will surely become a top expert in the world and might even get a glimpse of the world’s strongest."
Many people were in awe.
