Wutan City. After Zhao Li finished explaining things to Yun Shan, he returned here once more.
Starting today, he planned to observe the protagonist from time to time and write a protagonist observation diary to see what was different about this Destined Protagonist.
Although there was the reason of investigating whether there was a Facilitator behind these events, that was no longer the primary reason. More importantly, he wanted to.
Since Ye Yunsheng had said those words decades ago, Zhao Li was no longer fixated on the so-called Fate.
His Comprehension was not bad to begin with. The reason he was so afraid and uneasy was simply because he had prejudicially compared things to the original story line. Every similar point would be infinitely magnified in his heart, which in turn deepened the impression that nothing had changed, constantly bringing him pressure.
But Ye Yunsheng's words made him cast aside his worries. Regardless of the outcome, he would do what he wanted to do. At least he wouldn't regret it in the future.
As for the Fate that might or might not exist, even if he really found it, what could he do? Without Strength, he would still be its plaything.
Instead of spending Time on self-imagined difficulties, it was better to improve himself. Even if it truly existed, he would have the ability to deal with it.
Mental exhaustion was completely unnecessary.
From then on, Zhao Li felt completely relaxed. Vaguely, his Soul Power seemed to have undergone some changes on the basis of the Emperor Realm, but without a reference, Zhao Li didn't know what it was.
"There are only over ten years left. I wonder if there's still enough Time. When the Time comes, I'll also stage a 'Journey to the West'..."
Zhao Li looked at the Phenomenon that only he seemed to perceive, and a plan formed in his heart. He wanted to spread his Dao, the Dao he had begun preparing for when he was still young, but which he had only barely practiced by the Dou Sheng stage.
Now, he just needed to wait for the plot to begin.
Thus, Zhao Li became silent, but the world did not revolve around him. He didn't stir up Wind and Rain, and the Continent was still not peaceful.
As Time passed, each Clan and force proceeded methodically according to their planned Route.
Gu Yuan waited for the younger generation to grow up and gang up on Hun Tiandi, not caring about Hun Tiandi's minor actions; Hun Tiandi waited to become a Dou Di before Settling Accounts with everything. By then, everyone below Dou Di would be Ants, and he didn't care about Gu Yuan and Zhao Li's actions; Zhao Li was the same. He no longer wanted to investigate the so-called Fate. Now, he just wanted to slightly color the Dou Qi Continent with a little red...
The difference in the information they possessed led to different perceptions, and thus, each of their choices was also different...
Time quietly passed in this kind of tranquility. In the Ancient Realm, days that should have been uneventful suddenly saw a major event!
Three years ago, Gu Yuan suddenly brought back a daughter. The Clan members didn't pay much attention at first. After all, with Gu Yuan's Strength, although he had lived for several Thousand Years, he was still very young, and a bit of private life was normal.
But as Time passed, they discovered something extraordinary. Xun'er, who was only three years old, had already reached the Dou Disciple level, and her aura was profound, completely without any hint of superficiality!
This level of talent shocked all the elders. Then, they began to hold extremely high expectations for this suddenly appearing Little Princess of the Gu Clan. If she could become a powerhouse no less than Gu Yuan, then the Gu Clan's Legacy would surely be secure for several Thousand Years!
Xun'er was indeed blessed, both in terms of talent and her understanding and growth. In just three short years, her understanding was comparable to that of a five or six-year-old child. She could already accurately understand some matters of Cultivation, and then, her terrifying talent brought no small shock to the Gu Clan elders, making them even more attentive to this suddenly appearing Little Princess.
But Xun'er, who should have had a smooth journey, a Dou Disciple at three and a Dou King at ten, now had a weak aura and a pale face. Her faint breathing seemed like it could cease at any moment.
Gu Yuan continuously channeled Dou Qi into Xun'er's body, protecting her heart meridian, fearing that if he stopped, her breathing would also disappear.
He looked at Xun'er's bloodless, tender face, his heart filled with self-blame. If he hadn't shown off like this, she wouldn't have suffered this calamity, right?
Silently, a Pill appeared in his hand. Wrapped in his vast Dou Qi, it was fed into Xun'er's mouth.
Then, he carefully released a gap in the Dou Qi wrapping it. Seeing the Medicinal Power spread, yet completely lacking the usual ferocity of a Ninth Grade Golden Pill, instead slowly repairing the Meridians in Xun'er's body, he finally breathed a sigh of relief:
"Thankfully, I have this Nirvana Pill. This crisis should be overcome, but..."
Gu Yuan's gaze suddenly sharpened. Only then did he look at a young Clan member of the Dou Venerate level beside him. He had some impression of this person. His talent was above average. A few years ago, he had made a name for himself in the Clan and had gone out for Training for a period. When he returned, he was severely injured and had lived in seclusion for a long time to recover.
Gu Yuan was not a fool. He vaguely sensed that this person was no longer the not-so-small Genius he once was.
"Speak, who are you?"
He spoke indifferently. Although he had softened his tone, as his words fell, the surrounding air seemed to freeze under his anger.
Hearing Gu Yuan's words, the person's pupils slightly contracted. He seemed not to have expected that Gu Yuan would suspect his identity in such a short time, but he did not give up. He put on a face of injustice from the heavens, saying in a neurotic manner, "I refuse to accept!"
"I am Gu Feng, Clan Leader. Hehe, do you want to know why I attacked her? Because... I refuse to accept!"
Suddenly, he completely changed from his earlier nervous appearance, roaring like a madman:
"It's unfair! Why is it that I work hard to Cultivate, break through to Dou Venerate at a young age, yet my status in the Clan is not as high as this little child who was only born three years ago? Why? Is it just because she is your daughter?"
As he spoke, he became neurotic again, chuckling, "Do you know? Your daughter is no different from anyone else. I can still easily abuse and kill her, hehe!"
At this time, under the effects of the Nirvana Pill, the Life Force on Xun'er's body had completely disappeared, transforming into rich death energy. From the outside, she was already a dead person.
Gu Yuan knew this was the life-and-death transformation effect of the Nirvana Pill, but Gu Feng didn't know. He only knew that exchanging himself for a being who might pose a threat to the Soul Clan in the future was absolutely worth it, and doing so as a member of the Gu Clan should have disgusted Gu Yuan quite a bit, right?
Gu Yuan had been locking onto 'Gu Feng'. The moment his pupils contracted did not escape Gu Yuan's observation. With just that one moment, Gu Yuan was certain that there was something wrong with the person in front of him.
Moreover, although his explanation sounded reasonable, coupled with his crazy face, he really did resemble a madman who felt injustice and wanted revenge.
This should have been fine, but don't forget, he was Gu Yuan, the undisputed emperor of the Gu Clan, one of the most powerful beings on the Continent. On the Continent, what madman could maintain such clear logic under his extreme anger?
Sometimes, when everything made sense, the feeling of trying to cover up became even stronger, and this was the case now.
It was just...
"Since you are unwilling to speak, This Seat will personally dig out the force behind you!"
Gu Yuan raised his hand and slashed. The two fingers of Gu Feng wearing the Storage Ring were severed at the base of the palm and floated towards Gu Yuan.
Throughout the entire process, Gu Feng was powerless to resist. Only when he felt pain coming from his palm did he see that the Storage Ring had already reached Gu Yuan's hand. Instantly, his previously confident expression was gone, replaced by undisguised panic.
Seeing this, Gu Yuan no longer hesitated. Under his Emperor Realm Soul, the Soul Imprint left by Gu Feng, a mere Dou Venerate, was easily erased. After a while, a Jade Slip appeared in Gu Yuan's hand. He held it in front of Gu Feng, who was like being struck by Thunder after his Soul Imprint was erased, wanting to faint but unable to, and said:
"This Seat wants to see who is behind this Jade Slip!"
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