LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 497: Chapter 497: Gu Yuan
Chapter 497: Gu Yuan
"Dou Sheng…" Soul Cliff's brows furrowed. Even a Dou Sheng expert couldn't reach the Ancient Realm in just three days. "I've heard there's an elder currently in the Eastern Region. They plan to take advantage of the opening of the Heavenly Tomb to secretly eliminate that divine bloodline holder! If they grow, it could jeopardize our Soul Clan's plans!"
"But do you think the Gu Clan is blind? A Dou Sheng expert sneaking into the Ancient Realm unnoticed, then entering the Heavenly Tomb under the watchful eyes of many strong individuals—how is that possible?"
"Haha, that's why we need to go out and assist…"
The group discussed their plans before deciding to leave the Ancient Realm for a while.
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After the coming-of-age ceremony, Xiao Ze and the others returned to the quiet palace under Xun'er's guidance, passing the night uneventfully.
"Brother Xiao Ze, Qing Lin, Little Doctor Immortal, you can rest here. I'll go confirm our entry into the Heavenly Tomb," Xun'er said as the first rays of morning sunlight bathed the palace. "Entering the Heavenly Tomb has many benefits. It's not only an excellent training ground but also contains numerous energy imprints left by ancient experts! In the mystical environment of the Heavenly Tomb, these energy imprints take on their former forms. If you defeat them, you can absorb their energy imprints to quickly enhance your strength. These imprints are akin to high-grade pills and don't cause resistance or diminish in effect even with continuous absorption. Most importantly, time flows differently in the Heavenly Tomb. One day outside equals five days inside!"
After Xun'er's explanation, Qing Lin and Little Doctor Immortal were astonished. They had occasionally heard about the Heavenly Tomb in the conversations of ancient clan members but hadn't realized it was such a magical place, even involving time manipulation.
"Unfortunately, only those with the bloodline of the eight ancient clans can enter," Xun'er said regretfully. "There are still two days before the Heavenly Tomb opens. Brother Xiao Ze, you should prepare some pills for Qing Lin and Little Doctor Immortal. If we can enter the Heavenly Tomb, we might stay there for three years, equivalent to six months outside."
After speaking with Xiao Ze, Xun'er swiftly headed to the elders' hall.
Xiao Ze assessed Qing Lin and Little Doctor Immortal's situations. At their level, ordinary high-grade pills were less effective unless they were eight-grade pills with Nine-Colored Pill Lightning or true nine-grade pills. However, even Xiao Ze had few such pills, let alone nine-grade ones. But there were other solutions. Qing Lin still had the energy from contracting the elder of the Nine Nether Earth Python clan, which hadn't been fully consumed and should last her for the next six months. Little Doctor Immortal also had various poisons collected earlier and poison pills made by Xiao Ze. They should have enough resources for six months of training.
After ensuring Qing Lin and Little Doctor Immortal were prepared, Xiao Ze stretched and decided to go for a walk, hoping to encounter the Gu Clan's peak experts. He was curious about the strength gap between himself and a peak Dou Sheng. In the original story, Xiao Yan encountered Gu Yuan while wandering, implying Gu Yuan sought him out. Xiao Ze, with no particular agenda, wandered leisurely, knowing that even his perfected Heavenly State soul sense couldn't detect a hidden Nine-Star Dou Sheng.
The misty peaks were serene, almost otherworldly. Xiao Ze admired the lush surroundings, where the dense natural energy had imbued the flora and fauna with mystical qualities. Following the mountain path, he ascended towards the peak. Suddenly, he noticed a figure standing at the path's end, back turned and hands behind them. Despite using his soul sense, Xiao Ze couldn't detect the figure's presence, yet his eyes confirmed the figure was real, creating a paradox. Only Gu Yuan, Xun'er's father and a peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng, could achieve such a feat, cloaking himself from even the most advanced soul senses.
Xiao Ze respectfully bowed towards the distant figure, "Junior Xiao Ze greets Senior." He stepped forward, instantly appearing behind the figure. His action seemed to surprise the figure, who spoke with a hint of astonishment, "Aren't you afraid I'll harm you?"
"Senior's strength far surpasses mine. If you wanted to harm me, I couldn't resist. Besides, with your abilities, if you didn't want me to see you, I couldn't find you even if I turned the Ancient Realm upside down. Since you've revealed yourself, you must have something to discuss with me," Xiao Ze replied.
"Haha, interesting. Reaching the Two-Star Dou Sheng level at your age, you are indeed perceptive," the figure turned, smiling at Xiao Ze. The man appeared to be in his forties, with an ordinary middle-aged appearance, dressed in simple linen clothes. His gentle smile exuded a calming aura, even affecting Xiao Ze despite his advanced soul state.
"I'm Xun'er's father, Gu Yuan. Given your relationship with her, it's time we met. After the Dou Emperor bloodline of the Xiao Clan was completely lost, it's remarkable that someone like you emerged... The Dou Emperor bloodline seems meaningless compared to you."
Gu Yuan's words surprised Xiao Ze. Despite his confidence, he had felt a bit anxious about meeting Gu Yuan, a pinnacle existence in this world. Gu Yuan's high praise eased his anxiety, filling him with a sense of pride. Being told that the Dou Emperor bloodline was insignificant compared to him was an extremely high compliment.
(End of Chapter)
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