The black dark vortex controlled by Hei Lou Lan continued to expand, directly tearing apart Dongfang Yuliang's cloud vortex.
The dark vortex, like a balloon inflated to its limit, suddenly burst with a 'bang', without a sound or any impact.
Within the range swallowed by the dark vortex, everything that should have existed vanished without a trace, leaving only a huge, semicircular void, as if a giant monster had bitten off a chunk.
In the center of this void, the three Servitude Path Gu Masters who should have been there, including the guarding Gu Masters and the beast groups, had all disappeared. Not even a trace of their remains could be found, as if they had never existed.
The only one remaining was the heavily injured Dongfang Yuliang. He lay on the ground, covered in blood, looking utterly miserable.
The three beast groups, originally controlled by the Servitude Path Gu Masters, instantly became chaotic after losing their masters' control. They scattered in all directions, completely disoriented, and were quickly seized upon by the wolf pack controlled by the Wolf King, which easily dispersed and eliminated them.
With a deafening wolf howl, the wolf pack, as if receiving a signal, swiftly changed direction, sweeping towards the Dongfang Tribe like a black torrent.
However, despite Dongfang Yuliang's severe injuries, his command ability remained undiminished. He endured the intense pain in his body, orderly directing the remaining tribe members, retreating rapidly while counterattacking using various terrains and tactics.
Under Dongfang Yuliang's brilliant command, the Dongfang Tribe's counterattack inflicted considerable losses on the Hei Tribe. They fought and retreated, eventually successfully withdrawing into the sturdy city built by the Dongfang Tribe.
The city walls were towering and robust, like an insurmountable barrier. The Dongfang Tribe's elite White Feather soldiers stood on the city walls, looking down upon the Hei Tribe below, continuously unleashing a dense rain of arrows.
For a time, arrows fell like rain, severely hindering the Hei Tribe's advance. Although they were numerous, facing such a fierce arrow attack, they could only temporarily halt their steps and could not push forward.
"Dongfang Changfan, oh Dongfang Changfan, what a pity!" Liu Chen sighed inwardly. "If I had a Longevity Gu in my hands right now, I might be able to exchange it for his coveted Wisdom Path Inheritance."
As he thought, he casually swung out a Saber Qi. This Saber Qi was as swift as lightning, accurately striking a Two-Cycle Gu Master skilled in archery. With a scream, the Gu Master was instantly killed and fell to the ground.
However, Liu Chen's thoughts were not on this at all. His gaze remained fixed on the distant Dongfang Tribe, closely monitoring the situation there.
The figure of the Northern Plains' number one Wisdom Path Gu Immortal, Dongfang Changfan, couldn't help but appear in his mind. Due to the joint restrictions placed upon him by the other righteous and demonic Gu Immortals of the Northern Plains, Dongfang Changfan had always been unable to obtain a Longevity Gu.
Liu Chen knew deeply that if he had a Longevity Gu in his hands, he would definitely be able to exchange it for that precious Wisdom Path Inheritance from Dongfang Changfan. Even an Immortal Gu might become part of the transaction.
It was just a pity that he currently did not have such capital. Compared to the Wisdom Path Inheritance, the Eighty-Eight True Yang Building held a clearly greater attraction for him.
Just as Liu Chen was contemplating, the defeat of the Dongfang Tribe had become a foregone conclusion. The members of the Dongfang Tribe were successively ushered into the Gu Immortal blessed land, while the Hei Tribe reaped great rewards from this victory. They not only received a large amount of war reparations but also significantly increased their strength.
Liu Chen naturally did not miss this opportunity. He used his battle merits to successfully exchange for many of the Dongfang Tribe's unique Gu recipes. These Gu recipes were undoubtedly a valuable treasure to him.
After successfully annexing the remaining forces of the Dongfang Tribe, the Hei Family's power soared, reaching an unprecedented height. And at this critical moment, the Hei Family's Gu Immortal Elder added icing to the cake by sending a powerful Fifth Rank Gu Master to further consolidate the Hei Tribe's position.
This dispatched Gu Master was none other than the legendary healing Gu Master of the Northern Plains, Tai Bai Yun Sheng. His name was renowned throughout Jianghu, famous for his superb medical skills and compassionate character. Tai Bai Yun Sheng was a kind-looking old man, his hair and beard as white as snow, giving him an amiable feeling.
On the first day of Tai Bai Yun Sheng's arrival at the Hei Tribe, he displayed extraordinary wisdom and strategy. Facing the powerful Liu Family as an opponent, he did not choose to directly use force but instead used his personal charisma to persuade the Liu Family to surrender without bloodshed. This feat not only saved the Hei Tribe from a bloody war but also further expanded the Hei Family's sphere of influence.
Compared to the excitement of others over the Hei Family's bloodless victory, Liu Chen was more expectant of the colorful treasure chest on Tai Bai Yun Sheng.
With Tai Bai Yun Sheng and Wolf King Chang Shan Yin, the Hei Tribe was almost invincible, winning every battle.
When they saw the Hei Tribe continuously annexing smaller families, thereby constantly increasing its own power, the Liu Clan finally could no longer suppress their inner anxiety. They realized that if they continued to stand by, the Liu Clan might be completely swallowed by the Hei Tribe in this fierce competition.
Thus, the Liu Clan unhesitatingly stepped forward and, in front of everyone, officially declared war on the Hei Tribe! This action was like a giant rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves and causing a huge uproar.
The great battle between the two sides was on the verge of breaking out, and a tense atmosphere permeated the air, as if one could smell the gunpowder. What was unexpected was that in this life-and-death battle, the high-level combat power of the Liu Clan displayed extraordinary strength, completely suppressing the Hei Tribe.
In the duel battles, the Liu Family's powerhouses were like war gods incarnate; every move was like a thunderbolt, leaving the Hei Tribe no room to retaliate. The Hei Tribe's warriors were defeated one after another under the powerful offensive of the Liu Family, suffering heavy losses.
However, the Hei Tribe did not give up there. The Gu Immortal behind them displayed astonishing means, actually bestowing upon the Wolf King a pack of several hundred exotic wolves! These fierce exotic beasts, led by the Wolf King, swept in like a black torrent, bringing immense pressure upon the Liu Clan.
Facing this sudden turn of events, Tai Bai Yun Sheng of the Hei Tribe made a decisive move, immediately summoning two equally powerful Four-Turn Peak Gu Masters. They abandoned the traditional duel mode and decided to commit all their forces, using their numerical advantage to engage the Hei Tribe in a thrilling melee.