Seeing the beauty he once admired reappear and now challenge himself, Crow felt a surge of impatience, wanting to showcase his true strength.
He immediately picked up the hat from the ground!
At the same time, he chuckled and looked towards Su Han, his eyes filled with the gaze one would have for a lamb being led to slaughter.
"Very good, kid, I've been waiting for you to say that. You thought I was still at the late or peak Emperor realm? Heh, you're wrong. I've already entered the Heart Realm. To be honest... you're the third person to know this secret, because the second person who knew is already dead, hahahaha..."
Upon hearing this, everyone present was utterly shocked. It had been many years since a new Heart Realm powerhouse had emerged in the Holy Altar. They hadn't expected Crow to stumble upon such good fortune and break through to the Heart Realm.
This made everyone present believe that Su Han was likely doomed!
To such an extent that...
Many who had just sided with Su Han were now making their escape!
As for Baili Qinyin, she covered her mouth, looking at Venerable Crow with great shock, and said, "Crow... you've entered the Heart Realm? Are you bragging? I haven't entered the Heart Realm yet, how could you!"
Venerable Crow sneered and said, "Baili Qinyin, your talent is indeed high, but you were seriously injured back then and wasted a hundred years. So what if you reached the peak? Are others not allowed to?"
As he spoke, Venerable Crow's hand suddenly ignited with a white flame. It was evident that the flame's temperature was extremely high, like the sun, causing the faces of those around him to feel a burning pain!
Venerable Crow, meanwhile, looked smug!
"Hmph, kid, you must be regretting it now, but unfortunately, it's too late. If you win this challenge, you'll gain my esteemed position. It's not me saying this, it's just how it's stipulated! Similarly, if you challenge me, it's a battle to the death, either you die or I live! So... this woman has set you up, hahahaha..."
Venerable Crow burst into laughter, almost to the point of tears.
After all, in his opinion, entering the Heart Realm was like entering another world. The young man before him was no match for him under any circumstances.
Having made all preparations, Venerable Crow began to set up the arena, striking a pose, ready to receive the challenge.
However, at this moment, from the mountainside!
Several people flew down!
Judging by their demeanor, an elder at the front was walking with great vigor and strength, while the few following behind were submissive, obeying the elder's every word, almost to the point of kneeling.
With a brief glance, Venerable Crow was so shocked he almost jumped up. After all, he had seen this elder once decades ago. At that time, when many experts had come to the Holy Altar, this elder had fought alone and, with a single punch, had blown off the head of their leader.
Crow had not known the identity of this brutal old man at the time. Only after inquiring did he feel admiration. Upon learning that this elder had entered the Heart Realm a thousand years ago, he felt he was truly extraordinary!
"Elder Gu!"
"Greetings, Elder Gu!"
"We pay our respects to Elder Gu..."
At this moment, the Altar Master who followed, along with Crow and Baili Qinyin, all bowed in reverence. The elder before them was worthy of such deference; his strength and status were of the highest caliber!
With a hearty laugh, Gu Changhe scanned the surroundings, finally settling his gaze on Su Han!
However, after a brief moment, he turned his attention to Baili Qinyin beside him and chuckled, "Little girl, I remember, what was your name again?"
Upon hearing this, Baili Qinyin excitedly responded, "Baili Qinyin!"
"Mmm, Baili Qinyin! Haha, good, good, good. I remember you were a minor protector, weren't you?"
Baili Qinyin replied tactfully, "Reporting to Elder Gu, I have been expelled from the Holy Altar. A hundred years ago, I fought with Wang Yanji and a few others. They ganged up on me, and I was ultimately expelled from the Holy Altar..."
"Oh? How outrageous!"
Elder Gu immediately looked around at the others, as if searching for anyone who dared to gang up on someone.
However, at this moment, neither Venerable Crow nor the Altar Master dared to speak!
Unable to find anyone, Elder Gu, too lazy to search further, said, "So now, girl, have you come here to get revenge on those few?"
Baili Qinyin did not shy away and replied, "Precisely! I must reclaim what was taken from me back then! And my position as protector, why was it revoked? I want to be reinstated as a protector!"
Hearing this.
Elder Gu immediately burst into laughter, giving a thumbs up, "Good, good, you're a fine girl. I found you somewhat familiar. The rest of these fellows are as ugly as dog droppings, only you are beautiful, hahaha... Who is it, Altar Master?"
Beside him, the Altar Master stood respectfully!
"Elder Gu, please speak!"
Elder Gu then pointed at Baili Qinyin and said, "This girl, reinstate her as protector, do you hear? Hey, hey, who is the Grand Protector? Call them here so I can see. If not, let her be the Grand Protector?"
Venerable Crow's face darkened, and he nearly collapsed!
He immediately stepped forward to pay his respects, "Elder Gu, I am Little Crow, and I am the current Grand Protector!"
Gu Changhe looked at him and was immediately surprised.
"Hmm? Little Crow, you've just broken through to the Heart Realm recently. That's passable. You're the Grand Protector? Alright, then continue to be it. Damn it, you're just too ugly. Get lost, get lost, don't stand within ten meters of me!"
Looking back at Baili Qinyin, Gu Changhe said with great fondness, "This little girl is still beautiful. Alright, since that's the case, you shall be the Second Protector. I see you are about to break through. After you break through to the Heart Realm in some time, you don't need to report; you can directly assume the position of Grand Protector!"
Upon hearing this.
The Altar Master and Venerable Crow were struck dumb with fear. No one dared to defy Elder Gu at this time, because this old man, who only appeared once every few hundred years, would casually kill a few people upon his arrival, which was a common occurrence.
Let's see who would be the unlucky one this time!
"Yes!"
"As you command!"
The two could only swallow their bitterness. They had to allow Baili Qinyin to re-enter the Holy Altar, and furthermore, to hold the position of Second Protector, second only to the Grand Protector!
The original Second Protector naturally moved down to become the Third Protector, and so on!
It could be said.
This position was even higher than Baili Qinyin's original one!
After looking at Baili Qinyin, Gu Changhe turned his gaze back to Su Han, after all, this young man had captured his attention from the beginning. The reason he kept him was to question him thoroughly!