Chapter 2396: The Position of Heavenly Venerate

Chapter 2396: Chapter 2396: The Position of Heavenly Venerate

Gu Yue this time added some more chips.

The main idea was that if Zhou Yu agreed to join the Gu Family, she could, at an appropriate time, share some of the Divine Blood the Gu Family holds with Zhou Yu.

To be honest, even outsiders listening would recognize the sincerity of this condition.

One must know, for these Divine Blood Families, Divine Blood is their lifeline.

The reason the Ye Family and Long Family wanted him, the main reason is that Zhou Yu took the Divine Blood from two of their talented younger generation.

Of course, the Gu Family would not give Zhou Yu Divine Blood immediately upon joining.

But rather, he would have to wait for a thousand years.

This condition is understandable.

Upon hearing the condition set forth by Gu Yue,

Elder Qi showed a look of helplessness.

The conditions proposed by Gu Yue were so enticing that even he was tempted.

If he hadn’t already been an elder of Fengyuan City, he would consider joining the Gu Family.

Zhou Yu’s choice to ultimately join the Gu Family was indeed understandable.

It seems that the likelihood of Zhou Yu joining Fengyuan City is unlikely.

Although Elder Qi thought this way, after Gu Yue finished speaking, she also felt uneasy, unsure if her proposal could move Zhou Yu.

Therefore, both of them focused intently on Zhou Yu.

Waiting for Zhou Yu’s answer.

After a moment of silence, Zhou Yu suddenly turned to Elder Qi.

"Elder Qi, I heard that the Miao Yu Heavenly Venerable, one of the Five Great Venerables, has already passed away?"

"Is it true?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Qi’s expression slightly changed.

"The passing of Miao Yu Heavenly Venerable is still being kept confidential for now."

"However, since Daoist Zhou has already heard about it, I won’t keep it from you."

"Indeed, it is true."

Zhou Yu nodded, and continued to ask:

"Then, isn’t the Five Great Venerables missing one person?"

Elder Qi shook his head and said:

"Daoist Zhou is unaware."

"The Five Great Venerables are jointly elected by the Human and Demon Clans, the highest honor to guard the safety of both clans."

"Therefore, after Miao Yu Heavenly Venerable’s passing, a new Heavenly Venerable will be elected to replace Miao Yu Heavenly Venerable within a hundred years at most."

While Elder Qi was speaking, suddenly, he had a thought, and his gaze changed instantly.

Elder Qi stared at Zhou Yu.

"Daoist Zhou, you wouldn’t have... any thoughts about the Heavenly Venerable position, would you?"

Zhou Yu smiled and said:

"Can I?"

Elder Qi quickly said:

"Of course you can."

"In fact, everyone has the right to be nominated as Heavenly Venerable."

"However, to become Heavenly Venerable, one must have strong capabilities."

"Based on past experiences, attaining the position of Heavenly Venerable requires at least the Integration Realm Late Stage."

"Daoist Zhou’s strength far exceeds the ordinary Integration Realm."

"However, among the Integration Realm, the gap between each small realm is like a chasm. Normally, early-stage experts are hard-pressed against middle-stage experts, let alone crossing the Middle Stage Realm to face late-stage experts directly."

Elder Qi said with a bitter smile.

At this moment, Gu Yu suddenly spoke up:

"Elder Qi is right."

"However, Daoist Zhou has a unique advantage."

"Oh?"

"What kind of advantage?"

Elder Qi curiously asked.

Gu Yu smiled and said:

"Daoist Zhou possesses Divine Blood."

"Our Divine Blood Family’s Divine Blood, if fully activated, makes challenging beyond one’s level not a difficult task."

"Therefore, if Daoist Zhou can activate his Divine Blood, he absolutely qualifies to compete for the position of Heavenly Venerable."

Upon hearing this, Elder Qi initially felt delighted.

But soon, he realized that Gu Yue was clearly still trying to entice Zhou Yu to join the Gu Family.

Elder Qi said with a bitter smile:

"Daoist Zhou, naturally, I hope you can participate in the competition for the position of Heavenly Venerable."

"To be precise, I hope as many participants as possible from the Human and Demon Clans compete for the position of Heavenly Venerable."

"That way, it represents a bright future for the Human and Demon Clans."

"However, the competition for the position of Heavenly Venerable is not merely a simple martial contest; the dangers within are unimaginable, and with any misstep, one could fall."

"However, given Daoist Zhou’s talent, with time, if you can advance to the late stage, you would certainly be a strong contender for the Heavenly Venerable position."

"You might even directly become Heavenly Venerable, who knows."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu nodded.

He fully understood Elder Qi’s meaning.

Zhou Yu smiled and then looked at Gu Yue.

He cupped his hands toward Gu Yue and said:

"Daoist Gu, the conditions you’ve offered me show great sincerity."

"I greatly appreciate Daoist Gu’s kindness."

"However, I have always preferred to be free and unrestrained, disliking any form of bondage, even nominal ones."

"Therefore, I can only apologize for declining the kind invitation from Daoist Gu."

"However, I am indeed quite interested in the Divine Blood of the Divine Blood Family and the secret technique to activate it."

"I wonder if Daoist Gu has other ways to offer it to me."

"For example, I can exchange treasures or Spiritual Medicine."

After Zhou Yu spoke, Gu Yue’s expression turned stiff.

She didn’t expect Zhou Yu not only rejected her but also proposed an exchange for Divine Blood.

To be honest, this made her quite unhappy in her heart.

But owing to Zhou Yu’s strength, she maintained basic politeness.

"Daoist Zhou, you’re joking."

"Our family’s Divine Blood is more important than life, how could we exchange it with outsiders."

"Daoist Zhou, please do not bring up such matters again."

After speaking, Gu Yue fell silent.

The atmosphere turned slightly awkward.

Seeing this, Elder Qi had no choice but to resolve the awkwardness.

The three chatted about other topics for a while, then Elder Qi and Gu Yue proposed to leave.

Zhou Yu personally escorted them out of the cave mansion.

Soon, Elder Qi and Gu Yue used tunneling light to leave Zhou Yu’s cave mansion.

After departing, the two walked side by side.

Gu Yue asked:

"Elder Qi, where do you plan to go next?"

"Back to Fengyuan City?"

Elder Qi said with a bitter smile:

"I don’t have time to go back to Fengyuan City."

"I must hasten to another place. I heard that in the Mystic Spirit Domain, a Sect genius is about to break through to the Integration Realm within a hundred years."

"I want to witness it, and if possible, invite them to join Fengyuan City."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yue cupped her hands and said:

"Elder Qi, your diligent work for the safety of Fengyuan City is truly admirable."

"If there is any way I can be of assistance in the future, Elder Qi just needs to ask!"

Elder Qi gave a bitter smile, then cupped his hands and said:

"Thank you, Daoist Gu, for your righteousness."

"I shall take my leave then."

"Alright, until we meet again!"

"Until we meet again!"

After speaking, Elder Qi transformed into tunneling light and headed straight south.

Gu Yue stood still, watching Elder Qi disappear into the horizon, then she suddenly turned around, looked again at Zhou Yu’s closed-door cultivation residence, and then, in a flash, returned...