Chapter 356: San Tai Grandpa

Chapter 356: San Tai Grandpa

2025-02-23

"Gu Qingfeng!"

Hane Hai You Huang's expression turned icy, his gaze fixed on the Jieyu Channel, but he didn't make a move.

The previous clash had made it clear to Hane Hai You Huang that after some time apart, Gu Qingfeng's strength was far more formidable than before.

This led Hane Hai You Huang to suspect...

Had the other party been concealing their strength from the start?

Otherwise, how could Gu Qingfeng have made such significant progress in such a short time?

After all, at their level, even a hundred years might not guarantee a single step forward, let alone the time since their last encounter, which was barely measurable.

Just then, another Demon Emperor arrived.

"Hane Hai, could it be that a Human Empire Aspirant has entered the Demon Realm?"

"The person who came is the one I mentioned earlier, the Tai Shang Huang of the Divine Martial Empire, and the head of the Gu family, Gu Qingfeng. I had thought that I had overestimated his strength, but now it seems I underestimated him."

"His strength is likely at the Ban Bu Da Di level!" Hane Hai You Huang spoke with a heavy expression, emphasizing each word.

His words caused the newly arrived Demon Emperor's face to change slightly.

Ban Bu Da Di!

A cultivator at this level surpassed ordinary Empire Aspirants, and if they were in the Demon Realm, they could be considered a Ban Bu Yao Di.

"Hane Hai, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"Look for yourself!"

Hane Hai You Huang opened his palm, revealing a sword scar that hadn't fully healed. The astonishing sword intent at the wound made the other Demon Emperor's eyebrows twitch.

"The power of this sword is indeed beyond the reach of ordinary Demon Emperors. This person's strength might indeed rival that of a Ban Di, as you say!"

Empire Aspirant!

Ban Di!

Although both titles had the word 'Di',

In reality,

Ban Di was almost at the Da Di Realm, with strength far surpassing that of ordinary Empire Aspirants. Even the top-tier Demon Emperors couldn't compare.

Now,

The emergence of such a powerful cultivator among the humans was undoubtedly not good news.

Hane Hai You Huang turned his gaze to the Jieyu Channel, his eyes deep with meaning, "The Demon Emperor is about to awaken. This time, our Demon Clan has been preparing for many years, and even a Ban Di is not enough to stop us."

"During the Tai Gu period, the Taiyi Divine Court dominated the Primeval Ancient World, and its influence even reached the Chaos Starry Sky."

"But since the Taiyi Divine Court's disappearance, the humans have fallen!"

"In this era, it's time for our Demon Clan to rise!"

Hane Hai You Huang stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes fixed on the void above, where the Yong Sheng Gate seemed to have already opened.

Hearing this,

The Demon Emperor's expression didn't relax much.

"It's rumored that the disappearance of the Taiyi Divine Court is related to the opening of the Xian Gate. Behind the Xian Gate, there may be a great terror!"

"It doesn't matter. Our Demon Clan has made thorough preparations. We won't repeat the mistakes of the Taiyi Divine Court!"

Hane Hai You Huang smiled.

For this day,

The Demon Clan had prepared for far too long.

The other Demon Emperor nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing with Hane Hai You Huang's words.

Then,

At this point,

Hane Hai You Huang paused.

"With Gu Qingfeng guarding this Jieyu Channel, it's difficult to truly break through. We can only try to enter the Primeval Ancient World from other Jieyu Channels!"

"Additionally..."

"Deploy more demons to search for the coordinates of the Primeval Ancient World. If we can find it in the starry sky, we won't need the Jieyu Channel to enter!"

If they could locate the coordinates of the Primeval Ancient World, the Demon Clan could launch a large-scale attack from that location, unlike the Jieyu Channel, which could easily become a double-edged sword.

After all, the humans were unaware of the Demon Realm's coordinates, while the Demon Realm knew the humans' coordinates.

This gave the Demon Clan the upper hand in their actions.

The Demon Emperor understood Hane Hai You Huang's intention.

"We've already sent other demons to search for the Primeval Ancient World's coordinates, but the Chaos Starry Sky is vast and boundless. Finding the coordinates of a world is not an easy task!"

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On the other side,

In Zhenyao Immortal City.

Even after leaving the Demon Realm, Gu Xiu remained unconscious for a long time.

When Gu Qingfeng coughed lightly, Gu Xiu's body trembled, and he finally regained his senses.

"Father!"

He looked at the person before him, feeling both familiar and incredibly strange.

What had he just witnessed?

Father's sword strike injured a Demon Emperor, shocking the opponent into inaction. Such strength was far beyond Gu Xiu's expectations.

Not only was Gu Xiu astonished, but even Huang Jie, the Grand Sage, was shocked.

Recalling the past, when Gu Qingfeng appeared in the Primeval Ancient World, Huang Jie had already understood his strength to some extent.

But now, after just a few decades, the opponent's strength had undergone a dramatic transformation.

Even at his peak, Huang Jie did not have the qualifications to retreat before a Demon Emperor, let alone intimidate one and prevent them from taking action.

It's not hard to imagine.

Just how powerful Gu Qingfeng's strength had become.

"It's been many years, and your cultivation has not disappointed me. With a Half-Saint sword, you've slain a Demon Lord comparable to a Saint at the Second Heaven. Well done!"

Gu Qingfeng looked at Gu Xiu, nodding slightly, his words carrying a tone of approval.

To be honest.

Regarding Gu Xiu's achievements.

Gu Qingfeng was also amazed.

Although the opponent possessed a damaged Emperor's weapon, truly killing a Demon Lord in an instant was not an easy feat.

"If it weren't for Father's intervention, I fear I would have perished in the Demon Realm. After all these years, Father's strength has truly opened my eyes!"

Gu Xiu's expression was complex, and he cautiously asked, "May I dare ask, Father, have you already entered the Near-Emperor Realm?"

"Near-Emperor is an understatement... At most, I'm at the Saint King Realm!"

Gu Qingfeng paused, adding, "But slaying a Near-Emperor shouldn't be a major issue for a typical Near-Emperor!"

This statement.

Made Gu Xiu even more shocked.

Not a Near-Emperor, yet capable of slaying a Near-Emperor.

His father's strength was truly unfathomable.

Over the years in the Demon Realm, Gu Xiu believed his strength had improved rapidly. Even facing Gu Qingfeng directly, he felt he could narrow the gap between them.

But now, upon seeing.

Gu Xiu realized his naivety.

After many years.

The gap between him and Gu Qingfeng not only hadn't narrowed but had widened to an almost insurmountable extent.

At this moment.

Huang Jie's soul appeared, and after many years, it had become much more refined than before. Although it wasn't fully restored, it had grown significantly stronger.

"Huang Jie greets Daoist Friend Gu!"

Huang Jie bowed to Gu Qingfeng, his expression now filled with reverence.

In the cultivation world, strength was always revered.

Gu Qingfeng's display of strength made Huang Jie dare not show any arrogance.

The most ⊙ said ⊙ in ⊙ six ⊙ 9 ⊙ ⊙ book ⊙ ⊙ bar ⊙ ⊙ head ⊙ issued!

If it weren't for the fact that they had previously addressed each other as Daoist friends, Huang Jie would likely have to change his address to Gu Qingfeng as a senior.

But even so.

When Huang Jie spoke, his tone was cautious, fearing to offend Gu Qingfeng.

After all, with the strength of the person before him, erasing Huang Jie would be as easy as a wave of the hand.

"Daoist Friend Huang Jie, it's been a long time!"

Gu Qingfeng also nodded.

"Over the years, Gu Xiu has received much care from you, Daoist Friend. I, Gu, owe you a favor!"

Speaking of which.

Gu Qingfeng suddenly flipped his palm, and a black lotus appeared, emitting a strange fragrance that made both Gu Xiu and Huang Jie take a light sniff, stabilizing their souls.

"This is... the Nine You Ming Flower!"

Huang Jie's pupils constricted, unable to hold back his exclamation.

The Nine You Ming Flower!

An eighth-grade divine medicine!

This was a supreme treasure for nurturing and healing soul injuries, beneficial even for Saint King Realm cultivators.

To be blunt.

Such eighth-grade divine medicines are rare in the world.

The ninth-grade and tenth-grade divine medicines above them involve Near-Emperor and Emperor levels, not something ordinary cultivators can come into contact with.

In fact.

Forget about ninth and tenth-grade divine medicines; even eighth-grade divine medicines are extremely rare.

During his peak, Huang Jie had never possessed an eighth-grade divine medicine.

Now.

Upon seeing the Nine You Ming Flower, Huang Jie's breathing quickened, and his eyes showed both desire and hesitation.

He was well aware.

Gu Qingfeng had brought out the Nine You Ming Flower, probably intending to give it to him.

But Huang Jie also understood the preciousness of such a divine medicine, and his heart felt uneasy about accepting it so casually.

Just as Huang Jie's heart struggled, Gu Qingfeng spoke, "This Nine You Ming Flower was obtained by me, Gu, when I ventured into the Tai Chu Ancient Land."

"Fellow Daoist, your divine soul is incomplete, and I believe this Jiu You Ming Flower is sufficient to make up for your shortcomings!"

"Additionally, Fellow Daoist, there's no need to decline. After all, over these years, you've taken care of Gu Xiu, and the Gu family has always been indebted to you!"

"Also... I, Gu Qingfeng, have a personal request. I hope that after you recover, you can join the Gongfeng Institute of the Divine Martial Empire and become a court tribute!"

"After all, in the current Primeval Ancient World, evil spirits run rampant, and demons are invading in large numbers. The human race's situation is tense, and the Divine Martial Empire was established less than a hundred years ago. Its foundation and heritage are too shallow, and I believe Fellow Daoist can understand this!"

With the conversation having reached this point, Huang Jie Dashi naturally had no reason to refuse.

He took a deep breath and cupped his hands together, saying, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Gu, for bestowing the divine medicine. Once I recover, I will naturally serve the Divine Martial Empire!"

Although Huang Jie Dashi had once established a sacred ground, the Huang Jie Sacred Ground had long been destroyed, and the idea of rebuilding it was merely a matter of convenience in his mind.

Since Gu Qingfeng had taken out the Jiu You Ming Flower and spoken these words, Huang Jie Dashi felt justified in accepting.

Moreover, the Divine Martial Empire had strong cultivators like Gu Qingfeng, and joining them might not be a bad thing.

For these reasons, Huang Jie Dashi readily agreed.

Immediately, Gu Qingfeng made arrangements, allocating a quiet mansion for Huang Jie Dashi's closed-door cultivation. This would allow him to refine the Jiu You Ming Flower and recover from his injuries.

As for Gu Xiu, Gu Qingfeng instructed him to stay by his side.

"Old Ancestor, may I ask who this is?"

In the city lord's hall, Gu Fengchen looked at the person before him. Although he seemed unfamiliar, the bond stemming from their bloodline made it clear that his identity was not simple.

As Gu Fengchen sized up Gu Xiu, Gu Xiu was also examining the person before him.

He could tell that Gu Fengchen was young, but his cultivation had already reached the fifth level of the Divine Transformation Realm.

At such a young age, his cultivation was already quite impressive.

Gu Qingfeng said, "This is your third great-grandfather, Gu Xiu!"

"Third Great-Grandfather..."

Upon hearing Gu Xiu's name, Gu Fengchen's expression changed, and he quickly bowed in greeting.

"Your grandson pays respect to the Third Great-Grandfather!"

Gu Xiu almost choked when he heard the words "Yao Jun's Inner Dan." He looked at Gu Fengchen, who seemed to be around the same age as him, and the title of "Third Great-Grandfather" made it hard for him to react.

Gu Xiu never expected that after leaving home for several decades, his seniority would reach such a high level.

Gu Qingfeng explained, "Fengchen is the son of Gu Yunfeng, the grandson of Gu Sheng'an, and the great-grandson of Gu Yang. According to the family hierarchy, he should naturally address you as Third Great-Grandfather!"

After hearing this, Gu Xiu fully understood Gu Fengchen's background.

He hadn't expected Gu Yang's lineage to have developed and expanded to this extent.

But upon reflection, it made sense.

After being away from home for several decades, it was plausible that he could have great-grandchildren.

Subsequently, Gu Xiu took out the Yao Jun's Inner Dan and presented it to Gu Fengchen.

"This is Yao Jun's Inner Dan. Although you may not need it now, when the suppression of the Heavenly Dao dissipates and the great era of contention arrives, you can use this Inner Dan to break through to the Sheng Ren Stage.

Offering such a precious item to Gu Fengchen at this time also demonstrated Gu Xiu's high regard for him.

(End of Chapter)

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