Sensing the arrival, Zhao Li quietly set up a few more Barriers to ensure Ye Yunsheng's breakthrough wouldn't be affected in the slightest. Only then did he speak:
"Go back!"
He showed absolutely no respect to the newcomer, immediately telling him to leave.
Perhaps it was his male chauvinism at play, but he wasn't willing for Ye Yunsheng to appear so prominently in the eyes of these ancient powers. According to the rumors on the Continent, Ye Yunsheng's identity as the Great Li Imperial Lord was merely a game for Zhao Li to win the Beauty's favor; she herself wasn't the focus of attention.
When Gu Shu heard Zhao Li's voice explode directly in his ear, he felt his scalp tingle and his hair stand on end. He truly felt Zhao Li's terror and didn't dare to delay, wisely leaving the area. Even though he had rushed there, he returned empty-handed without knowing anything.
Moreover, it wasn't that he hadn't noticed anything. As the Gu Clan's foremost Alchemist, he was also capable of Refining Ninth Grade Treasure Pills. With just a glance, he knew this Phenomenon was caused by Refining Pills.
After discovering this, his heart was filled with shock. What grade of Pills could cause such a huge commotion? Profound Pills? Although he had never Refined them, the clan had inherited Profound Pills. While taking them also caused similar Phenomenon, it was far less grand than what he had just seen.
"This kind of sight... it's probably not as simple as just a Ninth Grade Profound Pill..."
A very bold thought arose in Gu Shu's mind, making his breathing quicken slightly. If it was truly a Ninth Grade Golden Pill... then...
He forcefully suppressed the desire in his heart and sped up. He had to relay this news back to the clan and inform the Clan Head immediately.
...
In the Ancient Realm, on the summit of the most central mountain, a middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the Void before him. From Time to Time, a wisp of golden Flame would appear there.
"Two hundred years... it's finally about to successfully gestate. With it containing the Origin of the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame and my Essence Blood, its talent will definitely be no less than mine. As long as it grows up, with two Peak Dou Shengs in the clan then, my Gu Clan will be the foremost clan on the Continent."
As Gu Yuan watched the Fire Spirit that had been gestating within the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame for nearly two hundred years finally about to succeed, even his usually placid heart couldn't help but feel a sense of joy.
When a person is happy, even their thoughts increase. A mischievous expression appeared on Gu Yuan's face, one that showed he knew there was a trap ahead but wouldn't say anything, just waiting on the side to watch others fall in. He chuckled:
"Hun Tiandi, ah, Hun Tiandi. You were clever your whole life, but foolish for a moment. Brother Xiao Xuan failed to break through to Dou Di, don't you understand what the problem is? The Route ahead is cut off. Instead of pursuing a Realm that is destined to be unreachable, it's more practical to cultivate more powerful juniors."
A thousand years ago, the three of them were the most dazzling individuals on the Dou Qi Continent. But both he and Hun Tiandi knew in their hearts that Xiao Xuan was actually a cut above them.
Even as proud as they were, they had to admit this.
Fortunately, the relationship between the Gu Clan and the Xiao Clan was quite good, and he wasn't afraid that the Xiao Clan would destroy the Gu Clan. So, he just focused on his Cultivation and didn't bother with anything else.
But the Soul Clan was different. Hun Tiandi had always been ambitious and wanted to dominate the Continent. Therefore, Xiao Xuan had almost become a great mountain pressing down on Hun Tiandi's head!
Especially when he heard that Xiao Xuan was about to break through to Dou Di, Hun Tiandi couldn't sit still. He immediately couldn't sit still and directly mobilized the entire clan's strength to attack the Xiao Realm, just afraid that Xiao Xuan would successfully break through. If that happened, dominating the Continent would have nothing to do with him.
Fate played a trick. Xiao Xuan's breakthrough failed, and he was severely injured. Hun Tiandi, who had brought the entire clan to attack, seized the opportunity. In one battle, the Xiao Clan was annihilated, and the Xiao Realm was shattered. Hun Tiandi was also severely injured and lived in seclusion.
It was at that Time that he knew Dou Di had become a legend. From then on, he no longer worried about Hun Tiandi. All he thought about was hoping that the younger generation would be outstanding, and before he passed away, another existence not weaker than himself would appear to pass down the Gu Clan's Legacy.
Of course, if he was lucky and the younger generation was capable and he could still wield a knife when they grew up, he wouldn't mind righteously ganging up on Hun Tiandi to avenge Brother Xiao Xuan.
"Little Guy, I hope you can gestate quickly. Things are changing too fast. Suddenly, a powerhouse not weaker than me has appeared. If it's any later, I'm afraid I won't even be able to protect you."
Thinking of Zhao Li, Gu Yuan felt a sense of urgency and a headache. In this era where Dou Di were extinct, the influence of a Peak Nine Star was too great.
It was so great that he knew Hun Tiandi was arranging for his clansmen to enter the Continent to establish forces, stir up Wind and Rain, and cause trouble everywhere, yet he could ignore it. But Zhao Li's appearance made him have to pay attention, strictly ordering the arrogant guys in his clan to treat Zhao Li respectfully. Even if they couldn't befriend him, they must not offend him.
Because he knew that no matter how much Hun Tiandi struggled, he wouldn't be able to break through to Dou Di! As long as he couldn't break through, no matter how much he struggled, it would be in vain. Without becoming a Dou Di, he posed no threat to himself or the Gu Clan.
Normally, this should have been the case. Unfortunately, he didn't know that after he injured the Nihility Devouring Flame, he let Hun Tiandi know the secret to becoming Emperor and saw the hope of becoming Emperor!
The information gap caused Gu Yuan to fundamentally not care about Hun Tiandi's little tricks!
But Zhao Li was different. He was a powerhouse not weaker than himself. If he offended him and then let Hun Tiandi exploit the loophole and win over Zhao Li, letting them gang up on him, he wouldn't be able to stop it. At that Time, the Gu Clan would be in danger.
"Fortunately, I don't know how Hun Tiandi became enemies with him, so for now, I don't have to worry about them joining forces. Little Guy, you can hurry up."
Gu Yuan looked at the faint embryo within the Flame, his eyes filled with hope. As long as he was born and had his protection, when he grew up, even if Hun Tiandi could truly win over Zhao Li and join forces with him, the Gu Clan would have nothing to fear from them.
Whoosh!
Gu Yuan's ears twitched slightly, and a sound of air breaking entered his ears. He flicked his sleeve, and the Void in front of him was obscured. Immediately, the Sea of Clouds churned, making it look no different from an ordinary mountain peak.
After doing this, he turned back and saw a figure walking from a distance. At first glance, he was still at the entrance of the Ancient Realm. The next moment, he was not far from him. In just three steps, he appeared before him.
"Greetings, Clan Head."
Gu Shu cupped his hands in salute.
Gu Yuan waved his large hand, and a gentle force lifted him up, then spoke:
"Uncle Gu Shu, coming here to find me, is there something important?"
Gu Yuan was not the oldest in the clan, nor was he the highest in seniority. According to age and seniority, Gu Shu was still his uncle.
On the Dou Qi Continent, strength was respected. Seeing that Gu Yuan gave him face, Gu Shu didn't act arrogant based on his age and seniority. He explained everything, from discovering the large commotion in the Eastern Region and going to investigate, to seeing Zhao Li tell him to leave and his own conjectures, stating the facts without any exaggeration.
As soon as Gu Yuan heard it was related to Zhao Li, he became serious. When he heard about the commotion Gu Shu mentioned and his conjectures, his expression became even more solemn.
He didn't doubt Gu Shu's conjectures. Gu Shu's strength and knowledge were not bad, and he himself was a Ninth Grade Alchemist. In this regard, he didn't even have as much say as him. Since he said so, there was probably indeed that possibility, and the possibility was not small.
Perhaps, simply paying attention to that person was no longer enough
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