Chapter 353: The Fourth Generation of the Gu Family's Outstanding Talents

Chapter 353: The Fourth Generation of the Gu Family's Outstanding Talents

February 20, 2025

"Greetings, Father!"

In the main hall of the city lord's mansion, Gu Yang, dressed casually, had brought along the other descendants of the Gu family.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Greetings, Great-grandfather!"

"Greetings, Elder..."

The group respectfully bowed, and many of the younger generation felt a sense of nervousness and unease as they met the legendary Elder of their family for the first time.

Most of these people were the fourth generation of the Gu family.

The third generation, such as Gu Yunfeng, Gu Yuyue, and others, as well as the second generation, including Gu Sheng'an and Gu Shengxing, were not too unfamiliar with Gu Qingfeng.

Of course.

Not all of the third-generation descendants were familiar with Gu Qingfeng.

However, starting from the third generation, Gu Qingfeng had not paid too much attention to his own descendants.

This was an unavoidable situation.

With so many descendants, it was impossible to keep track of everyone comprehensively unless a particularly talented genius emerged, in which case they might catch Gu Qingfeng's attention.

Unfortunately.

None of the Gu family descendants present had shown exceptional talent.

Of course.

This doesn't mean the Gu family lacked geniuses.

In fact.

Many of the Gu family descendants had decent talent, just not to the point of being astonishing.

Seeing this, Gu Qingfeng nodded slightly.

He looked at the dozens of Gu family descendants before him.

This time, Gu Yang had brought along most of the family members.

"We're all family, no need to be so formal!"

Gu Qingfeng smiled slightly, and his smile seemed to ease the atmosphere in the hall, making many of the Gu family descendants relax.

At this moment, Gu Qingfeng's gaze swept over the crowd, observing each descendant.

Suddenly, Gu Qingfeng looked at one of them and asked, "What's your name?"

"Junior Gu Fengchen, paying respects to the Elder!"

The speaker was a handsome young man, his face filled with excitement as he hastily bowed in response.

The others looked at Gu Fengchen with envious eyes.

Being asked one's name by the Elder was a great honor.

At this moment, Gu Yang spoke up, "Fengchen is the son of Gu Yunfeng and the grandson of Gu Sheng'an!"

"Mm, you're quite impressive!"

Gu Qingfeng nodded slightly, his gaze towards Gu Fengchen filled with appreciation.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yunfeng's face lit up with excitement.

After all, with Gu Qingfeng's attention on his son, the future looked promising.

Gu Sheng'an and Gu Yang also paid more attention to Gu Fengchen.

Like Gu Qingfeng, as their descendants grew in number, they found it increasingly difficult to keep track of everyone comprehensively.

Especially for Gu Yang, as the ruler of the Divine Martial Empire, he had even more responsibilities and could not possibly attend to everything personally.

It was only because of Gu Qingfeng's words that Gu Yang had brought along all the Gu family descendants he could gather, leaving only a small number who were unable to come.

After that, Gu Qingfeng led the group to the Blood Pool.

Gu Qingfeng had already set up numerous powerful restrictions here, completely isolating the space from the outside world.

From the outside, there was nothing unusual about this place.

However, upon passing through the restrictions, one could immediately feel the terrifying pressure akin to the depths of an abyss.

"This is the Blood Pool. As descendants of the Gu family, you all have the opportunity to enter the Blood Pool for cultivation. The first-tier Blood Pool is for cultivators below the Divine Transformation Realm, and the chaos beast blood within has been diluted a hundredfold!"

"The second-tier Blood Pool is for Divine Transformation Realm cultivators, and the chaos beast blood has been diluted fifty times!"

"The third-tier Blood Pool requires cultivators at the Dao Palace Realm to enter, and the chaos beast blood has been diluted ten times!"

"As for the fourth-tier Blood Pool, it is only accessible to those at the Saint Realm or higher, as it contains pure chaos beast blood without any dilution.

Below the Saint Realm, or those with insufficient foundations, will face the consequence of their bodies exploding if they enter recklessly!"

Gu Qingfeng's words made everyone listen attentively, and as they looked at the several Blood Pools before them, their faces showed excitement.

The Blood Pool, formed by the gathering of chaos beast blood! Even without entering, they could sense the terrifying aura emanating from it.

"Remember, the opportunity to enter the Blood Pool is rare. Try to endure as long as possible within the pool!"

Gu Qingfeng reminded them, and then allowed the group to enter the Blood Pools.

Regarding this, the others did not hesitate.

Apart from Gu Yang, everyone else entered different levels of the Blood Pool.

The reason Gu Yang didn't enter was because he had already reached the peak of the Dao Palace Realm and was on the verge of entering the Saint Realm.

If not for the suppression of the Heavenly Dao, Gu Yang would have already achieved Sainthood.

Therefore, in this situation, even if Gu Yang entered the Blood Pool, it would be difficult for him to make progress.

After all, the power of the Immortal Elixir had brought his cultivation to an unbreakable state.

This was different from ordinary Half-Saints.

Although other Half-Saints had also reached this level, due to issues with their foundations, they still had room for improvement. They could even use the Blood Pool to temper their bodies, increasing their chances of breaking through to Sainthood in the future.

At this moment, Gu Sheng'an entered the third-level Blood Pool.

As soon as he entered, a terrifying energy erupted, rushing into his body at an astonishing speed. The violent energy flooded his body, causing his meridians to swell painfully, as if they couldn't bear the force and might burst at any moment.

This scene gave Gu Sheng'an a clear understanding of the power of the third-level Blood Pool.

Without hesitation, Gu Sheng'an immediately activated the cultivation technique he had practiced, forcibly refining all the raging energy that had entered his physical body. He then tempered his body and polished his foundation.

However, this process was not easy. The chaotic beast blood was violent and unruly, like countless knives tearing at his flesh, causing excruciating pain that would be hard for ordinary people to endure.

In fact, many of Gu's younger generations couldn't help but cry out in pain as soon as they entered the pool, instinctively wanting to rush out.

But when they saw the others enduring the pain of the Blood Pool and the figures of Gu Qingfeng and Gu Yang, they forcefully suppressed their urge to leave.

With the two elders watching, leaving the Blood Pool first would likely mean an instant farewell to the family's cultivation resources and being marginalized.

For the sake of their future, they had to endure.

Looking at the younger generations of the Gu family, their faces turning red and twisted in pain, Gu Yang couldn't help but ask, "Father, how long can an ordinary cultivator endure in the Blood Pool?"

"There's no fixed answer to how long one can endure; it all depends on the individual's willpower," Gu Qingfeng) replied, shaking his head.

This was the first time the Blood Pool was truly open to cultivators, so it was impossible to know how long an ordinary cultivator could persist inside.

At this moment, Gu Yang looked towards Gu Fengchen in the first-level Blood Pool.

"Father, do you think there's something special about Fengchen?" Gu Yang asked.

To be honest, Gu Yang didn't notice anything unusual.

Gu Fengchen, a descendant of the Gu family's Feng generation, had reached the peak of the Senior Great Master Realm. If it were the outside world, this would be considered quite impressive.

However, in the Gu family, it was merely average.

After all, the Gu family was not like before, and the resources for cultivation were abundant for its descendants. For Gu Fengchen to reach the peak of the Senior Great Master Realm at his age was not particularly outstanding; it was just passable.

But Gu Yang knew that since Gu Qingfeng had taken notice of Gu Fengchen, there must be something extraordinary about him.

"This child's foundation is not as simple as it seems. He may appear to be at the peak of the Senior Great Master Realm, but even an ordinary Godlike Transformation Realm cultivator might not be his match," Gu Qingfeng explained.

"Moreover... I suspect he possesses a special physique. I couldn't be sure before, but now that I see him entering the Blood Pool, it confirms my suspicions!"

Gu Yang's face changed upon hearing this.

A special physique!

No matter how hard Gu Yang looked, he couldn't find any clues.

Seeing his expression, Gu Qingfeng smiled faintly, "You haven't entered the Saint Realm and haven't harmonized with the heavens and earth, so it's natural that you can't discern the clues.

Once you enter the Saint Realm, you'll discover that this child can draw upon the faint power of the stars with every breath.

Remember, the stars reside in the Ninth Heaven, and it's not easy for ordinary people to harness the power of the stars."

"But this child can harmonize with the stars with every breath, allowing the power of the stars to shower down and temper his body. The power of the stars is still weak, which is why you can't perceive it.

This time, as he enters the Blood Pool to cultivate, he might be able to awaken his special physique with the help of the chaotic beast blood!"

"If our Gu family can produce another Divine Body, our foundation will be even stronger!"

Gu Yang naturally understood the meaning behind Gu Qingfeng's words.

A Divine Body!

The significance of such a discovery was extraordinary.

So far, the Gu family had two Divine Bodies.

The first was Gu Xuan's Tian Feng Divine Body, and the second was Gu Xiu's Bu Mie Divine Body. When the latter possessed the Bu Mie Divine Body, it was still spoken of by Gu Qingfeng.

Gu Yang wasn't very familiar with Gu Xiu's situation, but as the possessor of the Tian Feng Divine Body, Gu Xuan had already been listed as one of the Nine Talents of Tai Xu in his early years and was a renowned genius in the Eastern Domain.

Such a genius was not only known for his cultivation speed but also for his unparalleled combat prowess among peers and his astonishing lower limits.

After all, the lower limits of any Divine Body were beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators.

If Gu Fengchen truly possessed a Divine Body, then the fourth generation of the Gu family would have a truly exceptional figure.

In comparison, the third generation of the Gu family was somewhat mediocre.

Even Gu Yunfeng, Gu Yunyue, and the others seemed to have decent talents, but it was only relatively speaking.

Within the Gu family, a clan of such stature, these talents could only be considered barely passable. They couldn't possibly shoulder the responsibility of leading a generation.

As for the second generation of the Gu family, the true exceptional figure was Gu Shengan.

The other side had an upright and just spirit, and his talent and comprehension were all outstanding. The ancient Confucian Dao was manifested in him, and the reputation of the Great Sage was not only spread throughout the Nine Provinces but also well-known in the Eastern Domain.

The first generation of the Gu family, needless to say, was even more remarkable.

Including Gu Yang, all three brothers were extraordinary.

If one had to say who had the least reputation, it would probably be Gu Xiu.

This was also because he had been in the Demon Domain for many years and had not appeared in the Primeval Ancient World.

To be blunt.

The first and second generations of the Gu family were indeed excellent, but from the third generation onwards, the Gu family seemed to show signs of decline.

Gu Yang was naturally unwilling to see such a situation.

But there was nothing he could do about it.

Everyone's talent was set, and it wasn't something he could control.

However, things were different now.

According to Gu Qingfeng's words, after the mediocre third generation, the fourth generation of the Gu family seemed to have another exceptional genius.

Therefore, Gu Yang was also looking forward to discovering what kind of Divine Body Gu Fengchen possessed and whether it could truly awaken.

Gu Qingfeng paid no attention to Gu Yang's thoughts, as his attention was now focused on the information panel.

...

"Your descendant, Gu Shengan, has entered the third-tier Blood Lake for cultivation. By tempering his body with the blood of the Chaos Beast, his strength is gradually increasing!"

"Your descendant, Gu Shengan, is gradually becoming stronger!"

"Your descendant, Gu Yunfeng, has entered the second-tier Blood Lake for cultivation. By tempering his body with the blood of the Chaos Beast, he has successfully broken through his bottleneck and advanced to the second level of the Divine Transformation Realm!"

"Reward: 300 Enhancement Points!"

"Your descendant, Gu Yunyu, has entered the first-tier Blood Lake for cultivation. By tempering his body with the blood of the Chaos Beast, his cultivation has advanced to the middle stage of the Senior Great Master!"

"Reward: 200 Enhancement Points!"

"Your descendant, Gu Yunyue, has entered the second-tier Blood Lake for cultivation. By tempering his body with the blood of the Chaos Beast, his cultivation has significantly increased!"

"Your descendant, Gu Yunyue, has advanced to the fourth level of the Divine Transformation Realm!"

"Reward: 300 Enhancement Points!"

"Your descendant, Gu Fenghao, has entered the first-tier Blood Lake for cultivation. By tempering his body with the blood of the Chaos Beast, his cultivation has advanced to the peak of the Great Master!"

"Reward: 120 Enhancement Points!"

"Your descendant, Gu Fenghao, has advanced to the initial stage of the Senior Great Master!"

"Reward: 200 Enhancement Points!"

"Your descendant..."

"Your descendant, Gu Fengchen, has entered the first-tier Blood Lake for cultivation. By tempering his body with the blood of the Chaos Beast, he has awakened his physical body's potential, and a special Divine Body is about to awaken!"

"Your descendant, Gu Fengchen, has passively attracted the power of the stars, and a special Divine Body is about to awaken!!"

"Your descendant, Gu Fengchen..."

...

The information panel refreshed with a large amount of text, and at the same time, the sky above the Nine Heavens was filled with dense and brilliant starlight, descending from the vast sky and landing directly on Gu Fengchen's body.

This starlight was extremely dense, to the point where ordinary people could see it with their naked eyes.

Even cultivators like Gu Yang, who had not yet broken through to the Saint Realm, could witness this celestial phenomenon with their own eyes.

The moment the starlight descended, Gu Yang understood that Gu Qingfeng was right. Gu Fengchen indeed possessed some kind of special Divine Body; otherwise, such a celestial phenomenon would never have appeared.

At this point.

A look of excitement also appeared on Gu Yang's face.

(End of Chapter)

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