Chapter 606 - 248: Famous Across Eight Regions!
Gu Tianfang knelt directly, almost causing Gu Xiang and Gu Yunlan to curse on the spot.
Gu Yunlan’s eyes turned, and with a thud, he too knelt down, shouting, "The sins of the Celestial Demons are grave and unforgivable, all the work of the main line. Today, we bring the criminals to seek forgiveness."
Hearing this, Gu Xiang’s expression changed dramatically.
He was the main line himself.
"Gu Xiang comes to plead guilty with a willow branch in hand."
Fortunately, he wasn’t unprepared. He held out a Witch Pouch with both hands, "Willing to offer the spiritual objects of the Celestial Demons in exchange for the favor of the Upper Division."
"Me too!"
Gu Tianfang was momentarily stunned; he hurriedly took out the items he had prepared. In fact, when he knelt down, he was ready to present his offerings.
Unexpectedly, the two shamelessly copied him!
The Celestial Demons, claiming to be the first Bo Division of Yongyi, have recently entered their darkest period.
The tribal ancestors, Clan Chief, and Beast Ancestor have all disappeared. Initially, the clan remained stable, waiting for the return of the ancestors and the Clan Chief.
But as time went on, the undercurrents within the clan could no longer be suppressed.
Since they dared to claim they were the first of Yongyi, the Celestial Demons naturally had the foundation to become the first.
The entire Celestial Demon Bo Division comprised over seven million clansmen, directly ruling over eleven Upper-class Tribes.
These Upper-class Tribes differ from Vassal Tribes; all their rulers are from the Celestial Demon Bo Division, essentially functioning as the Celestial Demons’ Outer Sect branches.
Additionally, within the Celestial Demon Bo Division, besides the main line of the Clan Chief, there were thirteen other branches, each guarded by a Divine Treasure Realm Martial Artist.
Five years ago, the Celestial Demon Bo Division was overwhelmingly dominated by the Clan Chief’s line, led by Lord Celestial Demon at the Late-stage Divine Treasure, along with the clan’s ancestors and Beast Ancestor.
But times have changed; the three pillars of the Clan Chief’s line have all gone missing, rumored to have perished in the Northern Lands.
Typically, with Lord Bo’s death, Gu Xiang from the Clan Chief’s line should succeed as the new Clan Chief.
However, Gu Xiang is only at the Early-stage Divine Treasure, unable to suppress the two other lineages led by Mid-stage Divine Treasure Elders.
It’s not merely because Gu Xiang is lacking in power; if the Clan Chief’s line truly had support, Gu Xiang could become the Clan Chief even if he were a mere child.
The problem lies in the long-standing dominance of the Celestial Demon Clan Chief’s line, enjoying the majority of the clan’s resources, producing Late-stage Divine Treasure and Peak Martial Artists in every generation, not due to superior cultivation talent.
Previously, without upheaval, the other branches couldn’t voice their discontent, even if they harbored any.
But unexpectedly, upheaval came suddenly.
Opportunities are fleeting; not seizing them would squander divine providence.
Thus, the Great Elder’s line and the Third Elder’s line both proclaimed themselves the Clan Chief and began to win over other branches within the clan, as well as the affiliated Upper-class Tribes outside.
The Celestial Demon Bo Division erupted into fierce contention over the next Clan Chief position.
Upon hearing of the Bi Fang Bo Division’s affairs, the three "Clan Chiefs" of the Celestial Demons knew they couldn’t rival the Blazing Flame, so they rushed over to the Bi Fang seeking an audience with the Blazing Flame.
The ordinary clan members were unaware of what the previous generation Clan Chief and ancestors went to do in the Northern Lands, but as Divine Treasure Martial Artists, they knew clearly.
The Blazing Flame Bo Division was here to settle accounts with them.
The arrival of not just one but three Clan Chiefs from the Celestial Demon Bo Division surprised Huo Shan. He had anticipated tribes coming to plead, but didn’t expect the Celestial Demons to present three chiefs.
On Turtle City, Huo Shan glanced at his diary jade scroll, where he recorded his thoughts, but it held no solutions for the current situation!
"What would Brother Atang do?"
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Within the Bi Fang Race Territory, the three Celestial Demon Clan Chiefs knelt on the ground, clutching Witch Pouches, maintaining their positions for a full hour.
The three dared not move a muscle.
Gu Tianfang rejoiced inwardly, as not being captured immediately indicated a chance for turnaround.
The longer they knelt, the safer it seemed.
In a blink, three hours passed.
Lost in contemplation, Huo Shan’s eyes suddenly lit up.
"Old Turtle, let’s go."
The resting Old Profound Turtle, hearing this, drifted towards the outside of the Bi Fang clan land, stopping a hundred feet from the kneeling trio.
"Gu Tianfang pays respects to the Upper Division!"
Gu Tianfang shouted loudly.
Gu Xiang and Gu Yunlan also hurriedly spoke up.
The Old Profound Turtle spoke, "How did the Celestial Demons end up with three Clan Leaders?"
Ferocious blood aura pressed remotely on the trio, and even their flying ships were all forced to the ground.
"Reporting to the Upper Division, this guy is the descendant of the mastermind who attacked your division and now dares to usurp the title of Celestial Demon Lord, seeking the Upper Division’s punishment!"
Gu Tianfang was the first to speak, pointing at Gu Xiang.
"Wise Upper Division, our Celestial Demons were deceived and are willing to offer the clan’s spiritual objects in apology."
Gu Xiang spoke, though he actually didn’t want to come.
Coming here was asking for trouble, a suicidal mission he had no desire to undertake.
His father, having sought trouble with the Blazing Flame Bo Division alongside the Holy Envoy Race, not only failed to gain benefits but also lost the clan’s foundations.
Now, as they targeted him, he couldn’t possibly win a fight; he had intended to lead the clansmen to migrate away.
Unfortunately, that was impossible.
Gu Tianfang and Gu Yunlan eyed him like prey, and even the four branches that aligned with him urged him to come along. After all, if the Blazing Flame got angry, they wouldn’t be the ones to die; he was forcibly brought along.
How could Gu Xiang not understand the reason? He had no choice—not coming would lead the four aligned branches to quickly betray him, capture his main line clansmen, and offer them to the Blazing Flame to vent their anger, ensuring their own survival.