Curse Techniques

"Mr. Gu, it's been a long time!"

The man, having thought through his strategies, quickly regained his composure and returned to his original appearance. It was the face Gu Lan was quite familiar with—the Thunder Clan elder who led the team during the Great Competition of All Clans.

"I didn't expect your true self to have secretly returned to the Earthly Realm. Such boldness from a young person!"

"Building a new sect in a place like the Snow Clan ruins and only leaving a clone behind is something even old-timers like us wouldn't consider."

The Thunder Clan elder knew that such illusions wouldn't fool Gu Lan, so he stopped pretending. He also planned to shift the blame.

"A few days ago, I sent my clan's Holy Son to the Earthly Realm to negotiate with Lanyan Royal School. Unexpectedly, shortly after descending, his soul lamp went out."

"Since Mr. Gu is here in the Lower Realm, you must be aware of this matter, right?"