The Immortal Wife Is Like A Cloud

Chapter 973: Gu Yan's Challenge

Given Su Jingzhen's earlier flirtatious behavior toward Shengana, the Elf Leader immediately believed his words. 

Moreover, this fit with her general impression of young people. 

If one Holy Maiden could bring about the resurrection of the elven race, it seemed entirely worth it.

In the Elf Leader's eyes, although Su Jingzhen had done something as outrageous as burning down the Elf Forest, the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss was, after all, the most perfect world in legend. 

The fact that Su Jingzhen could control it suggested that his nature wasn't inherently evil. 

In her inherited memories, there was a consistent belief that a perfect world like the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss could only be obtained by someone with immense divine fortune. 

For example, when the Ethereal Immortal Emperor had intercepted the Pure Land for a moment to try to uncover its secrets, he had suffered a backlash that led to his death. 

In contrast, Su Jingzhen had managed to control it, which spoke volumes.

At the top of Creation Peak, the old men couldn't help but sigh again, "Ah, youth!"

Su Jingzhen sent back the Elf Leader's strand of divine consciousness. 

However, the black brick in his hand still glowed with a radiant dark light. 

He smiled warmly as he looked at the gathered elves and even winked at Shengana, the Holy Maiden.

She raised an eyebrow, feeling a sense of foreboding.

"That scoundrel! I'll tear him to pieces later!"

"The Holy Maiden is a holy and pure figure. How dare he flirt with her like this!"

"I've been itching to gouge out his eyes for a while now. I'll do it myself later!"

"..."

The young male elves, each of them strikingly handsome and ethereal, were filled with boundless anger. 

Their auras began to surge, ready to collide with Su Jingzhen at the slightest provocation.

At this moment, the Elf Leader's aura suddenly receded, returning to its initial calmness.

"Elder, can we take action now?"

"Let me be the one to subdue him!"

Seeing that the Elf Leader had recovered, the elves eagerly volunteered.

The Elf Leader stepped forward and stood beside Su Jingzhen, looking at the young elves with a kind expression.

"Go back and prepare. The Divine Realm of the Elves will soon become a part of our history. 

I have found a more suitable home for our race. 

Moreover, from now on, Young Friend Su Jingzhen will be the most honored guest of our elven race. No one is allowed to disrespect him!"

As she spoke, her tone was authoritative.

Hearing this, all the elves were visibly shocked, finding it hard to believe.

"Elder, what... what did you say?"

"Elder, did I... did I hear correctly? Are we really leaving the Divine Realm of the Elves? Leaving the Elf Forest?"

"Although our current situation isn't ideal, surely it hasn't come to this?"

"..."

The twelve hundred elves exchanged confused glances, their faces filled with shock and their hearts in turmoil.

Fifty percent of the elves present had never left the Divine Elven Realm since birth, and ninety percent had never ventured beyond the Elven Forest. 

What shocked them even more was that the Elf Leader's words indirectly confirmed Su Jingzhen's earlier claims.

Shengana's look at Su Jingzhen grew increasingly uneasy.

The Elf Leader had anticipated this reaction from her people. 

She spoke again solemnly, "Go and prepare. Our ties with this place have indeed come to an end. Please believe that our departure is for a better future. The elven race will rise against all odds in this era!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene fell silent once again. 

The fact that the Elven leader had taken the time to explain twice proved that this matter was truly non-negotiable. 

The older elves sighed inwardly and silently turned away. 

The elven race usually questioned their leaders, but once an explanation was given, there would be no further resistance. 

Whatever the elven leader decided, all they had to do was carry it out.

At this moment, a sturdy young male elf with bronze skin and striking features stepped forward from the crowd of younger elves.

 He first bowed respectfully to the Elf Leader, then said, "Gu Yan does not dare to question the Elder's decision. However, I cannot accept this human who burned down our elf forest. 

If he wants to be regarded as our most honored guest, he must at least prove that he is worthy! 

In the cultivation world, strength is revered, and our race of elves also respects the strong. 

Although we are not known for combat, if he can defeat me, Gu Yan, then I will not only regard him as our most honored guest, but also submit to his commands!"

As he spoke, a yellowish-brown aura shimmered around him, and the air seemed to grow heavier, exuding a sense of raw power.

Su Jingzhen was startled for a moment as he realized that this young elf was probably an Earth Elf. 

Most of the elves present, including the Elf Leader and the Holy Maiden Shengana, were Wood Elves or Forest Elves, as Shangguan Tiantong had speculated earlier. 

However, there were still a few other types of elves among them.

 In particular, Earth Elves were known for their strength and formidable fighting abilities.

When Gu Yan finished speaking, the Elf Leader's gaze turned sharp. 

Having already decided to relocate the Elven race to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, she held Su Jingzhen in high regard. 

Gu Yan's public challenge and disrespect toward Su Jingzhen angered her. 

She was confident that once the elves entered the Pure Land, they would fully understand and support her decision.

"Step back!" the elf leader barked at Gu Yan, her Immortal King aura flaring up. 

The overwhelming pressure forced Gu Yan to retreat several steps, but his face remained resolute, his eyes filled with determination. 

His fighting spirit surged, directly targeting Su Jingzhen.

"Do you dare to fight me?" Gu Yan challenged.

Su Jingzhen smiled faintly and stepped forward. "Elder, please stand down. Since the young talents of the elven race doubt me, it's only right that I demonstrate my strength. I accept this challenge."

Su Jingzhen understood the pride of the younger generation. 

To truly win over the elven race, it wasn't enough to rely on the authority of the elven leader alone - after all, the future belonged to these young elves. 

More importantly, he had already had Little Green assess Gu Yan's strength. 

Although Gu Yan was at the peak of the Spirit Immortal realm, Su Jingzhen saw him as the perfect whetstone to test his own limits. 

Even if things went south, he still had Bloodthirst. 

Once activated, he was confident that he could force even a peak spirit immortal to kneel.

Hearing Su Jingzhen's words, the Elf Leader frowned slightly. 

She was well aware of the gap between Su Jingzhen's true cultivation level and Gu Yan's.

"Young friend Su, this..." she began hesitantly.

Su Jingzhen waved his hand dismissively. "Elder, don't worry. I know what I'm doing."

Seeing this, the Elf Leader decided not to push any further.

Gu Yan and the other young male elves supporting him sneered.

"I can see that his cultivation is only at the fifth level of the Body Venerable Realm. Challenging Gu Yan is nothing but suicide!"

"The cultivation world believes that our elven race is weak in combat, but it seems that this guy has bought into that. This is only true for us wood elves."

"Heh, Gu Yan will soon show him how foolish it is to think that he can become our honored guest and dare to disrespect the Holy Maiden."

"..."

The young elves were visibly agitated. Even though they knew that the elder's decision might be correct, they couldn't help but feel contempt for Su Jingzhen.

The crowd silently stepped back, giving Su Jingzhen and Gu Yan enough space. The fight was inevitable.

The fighting spirit of both men began to rise.

However, at that moment, Su Jingzhen's gaze turned back to the holy maiden in the crowd.

"Lady Shengana, if I win later, may I invite you to dinner?" he asked with a playful smile.