With the assistance of the Jing Clan's senior, there shouldn't be any problems.
Seeing this scene, the elders of the Imperial Immortal Palace felt uplifted, their hearts collectively easing.
"Elder Xianyun, what's wrong? Are you struggling to hold on? You look pale."
Suddenly, Elder Jiu Lin noticed Elder Xianyun nearby. Seeing her slightly pale complexion and seeming discomfort, he couldn't help but ask with concern.
Elder Xianyun shook her head upon hearing this, withdrawing her gaze and remaining silent.
However, her face still looked somewhat pale, as if she were hiding deep worries.
Elder Jiu Lin was even more puzzled.
He glanced in the direction Elder Xianyun had been looking, but all he saw was Gu Changge's disappearing figure, which only deepened his confusion.
Why would she suddenly act like this?
Wasn't Gu Changge the current senior disciple of the Xianyun Dao Academy?
Was Elder Xianyun worried about something? Why did she look so troubled?
Shaking his head, he guessed it might be a private matter of the Xianyun Dao Academy and decided not to press further.
"I've made Elder Jiu Lin worry. It's nothing serious. I just suddenly thought of something."
Elder Xianyun sighed inwardly, then composed herself and gave Elder Jiu Lin an apologetic look.
She was different from everyone else—she knew Gu Changge's true origins. Even her life and death were in his hands.
Now, he was following the Jing Clan's ancient ancestor to rescue the founder of the Imperial Immortal Palace. Would there really be no issues?
Moreover, Elder Xianyun had a strange intuition.
The black-robed old man who claimed to be the Jing Clan's ancient ancestor had an odd aura, and his movements seemed deliberate, as if he were imitating something.
The black-robed old man seemed like a monster wearing human skin, learning human gestures and expressions.
If she hadn't been paying close attention to him, she might not have noticed.
After all, such subtle movements would go unnoticed if one wasn't looking carefully.
This sent chills down her spine. She feared that allowing the black-robed old man to enter would lead to catastrophic consequences.
Would Ling Yuxian still be able to successfully rescue the founder of the Imperial Immortal Palace?
Unfortunately, she didn't dare to voice these concerns. She could only hope and pray that Gu Changge truly harbored no ill will toward the Imperial Immortal Palace. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Someone is trying to break in here."
In the dark, hazy void, Ling Yuling, who had been sitting cross-legged with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them. Her gentle demeanor instantly turned cold and stern.
"Sister?"
Ling Yuxian also snapped to attention.
She hadn't sensed anything unusual yet and was still acting as the bridge and medium to transmit energy to Ling Yuling.
However, the moment Ling Yuling spoke, she also saw the hazy passageway appearing in the distance.
A large rift had been torn open, and two figures were approaching.
Although the surroundings were dark and blurry, the two figures seemed to be surrounded by the light of the Great Dao.
The leading young man's appearance was all too familiar to Ling Yuxian.
It was Gu Changge, whom she had been closely monitoring and tracking.
But she hadn't expected Gu Changge to suddenly appear here, and in his true form, no less.
"Elder Jing?"
Her sister, Ling Yuling, was also stunned, her gaze fixed on the black-robed old man, Jing Tianyuan, behind Gu Changge.
Ling Yuxian hadn't fully recovered her memories.
So, she was still somewhat unfamiliar with the Jing Clan's ancient ancestor, only vaguely feeling that she should know him.
She looked at Gu Changge, her guard up, and asked coldly, "Senior Brother Gu, why are you here?"
Gu Changge glanced at her, then at Ling Yuling, who was recovering her true soul nearby, and smiled faintly. "If Senior Sister Yuxian can be here, why can't I?"
"Are you here to help me, then?"
Ling Yuxian snorted. Despite her words, she remained highly vigilant.
She couldn't forget Gu Changge's unfathomable strength.
If he could appear here in his true form, and if he harbored ill intentions, neither she nor her sister Ling Yuling would stand a chance.
"I am not one to break promises. Since I made an agreement with Senior Sister Yuxian, I will naturally keep it."
Gu Changge smiled nonchalantly.
Ling Yuxian stared deeply at him, as if trying to determine whether he was speaking the truth or just making things up.
Ling Yuling also looked at Gu Changge, her eyes flickering with contemplation.
Ling Yuxian hadn't had time to explain many things to her, so she didn't know Gu Changge's origins.
However, for some reason, Gu Changge gave her a dangerous feeling, and there was a faintly familiar aura about him, as if they had met before.
But now, she was no longer at her peak, and her true soul hadn't fully returned to her body, making it difficult for her to investigate further.
Gu Changge's sudden arrival with Jing Tianyuan was indeed unexpected for Ling Yuling.
She was still worried that something might happen to Jing Tianyuan. Before disappearing, the Eternal Life Spirit had clearly hinted at other plans and backup measures.
Back then, she had entrusted Jing Tianyuan with the task of guarding the Gate of Eternal Life. Afterward, due to severe injuries, she had no choice but to go into seclusion, battling the Eternal Life Spirit here.
"This old servant, Jing Tianyuan, greets the two young ladies."
At this moment, Jing Tianyuan's voice interrupted Ling Yuling and Ling Yuxian's thoughts.
"Young lady?"
Ling Yuxian was puzzled. She looked at the elderly, lean man before her, her brows slightly furrowed.
"Elder Jing, there's no need for such formalities. After countless years, being able to meet again is truly a surprise and a joy."
Ling Yuling gently waved her hand, her face regaining its gentle smile as she spoke softly. Then, she began to explain Jing Tianyuan's identity to Ling Yuxian.
She knew Ling Yuxian hadn't fully recovered her memories.
Jing Tianyuan was an old servant they had taken in back then.
At that time, he was just the head of the Jing family, not the ancient ancestor of the Jing Clan. The Jing family was merely a small clan.
Before achieving great cultivation, Jing Tianyuan had been pursued by enemies and was rescued by the two of them while fleeing.
Later, he received their guidance and cultivated the techniques they left behind, advancing his cultivation further.
To repay their kindness, he declared himself their servant and carried out tasks for them loyally.
Ling Yuling still trusted Jing Tianyuan's character.
After all, they had left him cultivation techniques and guided him because they admired his loyalty and sense of justice.
Even when his family faced great calamity, he never considered abandoning his clansmen.
Jing Tianyuan hadn't disappointed her. Over the years, he had steadfastly guarded the Gate of Eternal Life, preventing the Eternal Life Spirit, corrupted by darkness, from escaping into the mortal world.