Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun conversed high in the sky. The sound Chen Guan and the other two could hear gradually faded until it finally died down.
Clearly, these two powerful figures had engaged in a private chat.
Silence fell over the world. Chen Guan looked away, only to see Gu Xun'er, not far away, still glaring at him and Medusa with hatred. A sudden headache struck him.
He no longer had to worry about Gu Yuan's threat, but dealing with Gu Xun'er was still difficult. There was no way to have it both ways.
"Xun'er, I..."
"Don't apologize to me. I won't accept it. I can never coexist with the woman next to you!" Her
divine bloodline had nearly robbed her of her sensibilities. Gu Xun'er had believed she had been alone, was alone now, and would remain
so in the future. This had been the way her entire life .
But this momentous event had changed everything.
The intense emotional shifts had caused the last remaining spark of her sensibilities to surge, igniting a raging fire.
Consequently, many questions she had never considered before now surfaced in her mind.
For example, regarding relationships.
In this regard, she and Chen Guan had similar perspectives.
They didn't dislike each other, but they weren't truly affectionate either. At most, they were friends with mutual admiration, albeit with a tinge of wariness.
But after this incident, Gu Xun'er suffered a profound shock, and this perception shifted.
A mingling of emotion and rationality, a thought arose within Gu Xun'er that she hated to acknowledge: if she truly had to marry someone, Chen Guan was the perfect candidate.
He possessed talent, strength, and a formidable background. More importantly, she didn't feel any aversion to him.
Therefore, from both the Gu clan's perspective and her own, he was an extremely suitable marriage partner.
If Chen Guan hadn't been surrounded by other women, even if this had happened, it wouldn't have been so difficult to handle.
Unfortunately, there were no ifs.
The two had interacted many times, including spending nearly three years together at the Heavenly Tomb. Gu Xun'er might not know Chen Guan as well as he knew her, but she certainly knew him well enough to at least understand his temperament.
Chen Guan wouldn't abandon his wife and daughter!
And she wouldn't cross that line.
This matter was a dead end, and no amount of eloquence could untie it. Flimsy apologies and explanations would avail nothing.
Gu Xun'er thought so, and so did Chen Guan.
With a soft sigh, Chen Guan said no more, remaining silent. He could only hope that time would bring him strength, that more things would happen, and that this unsolvable situation would finally find a way forward.
The three of them remained silent, and time slipped away in the awkward atmosphere.
After nearly half an hour, the two dignitaries in the sky finally ended their private chat and descended.
Gu Yuan now looked incredibly ethereal, almost like a spirit, a sign of his impending mental collapse.
Zhu Kun appeared several times more solid. From their states, one could sense that even though both were at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng, the difference was...
enormous!
"Chen Guan, you've been to the Ancient Realm. You should know how important Xun'er is to our clan. For the Dragon Emperor's sake, I won't force you, but I hope you remember what I said before and give an explanation. Otherwise, even with the Dragon Emperor's protection..."
Gu Yuan didn't finish his harsh words, but his meaning was clear.
This is the stubbornness of an old father!
Chen Guan nodded seriously and replied, "I will go to the Ancient Clan."
Even if this had not happened, Chen Guan would still go to the Ancient Clan again. He had promised Xiao Xuan.
Seeing that his attitude was acceptable, Gu Yuan's expression eased a little, and he actually showed a very faint smile, which disappeared as soon as it bloomed.
Then, he asked about another matter of concern.
"Let me ask you something. Where did you learn the Lingxi Finger?"
"The last time the Heavenly Tomb was opened, I had contact with Senior Ling Chong and reached a deal. I helped the Ling Clan preserve the last bit of bloodline. The Ling Jue and Lingxi Finger are the rewards."
"You mean, the Ling Clan still has surviving bloodline?"
Gu Yuan's eyes lit up. No matter how bad he was, he was still at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng. He would not covet a fighting technique.
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In contrast, he was more interested in the surviving Spirit Clan members.
With the recent disappearance of the Stone Clan, the Ancient Clan has become second only to the Soul Clan as a target of suspicion. The remaining three Ancient Clans, out of caution, have severed ties with the Ancient Clan, leaving the Ancient Clan with a difficult situation.
The Spirit Clan survivor is highly likely an insider. If they could testify, they could clear the Ancient Clan of suspicion and allow the four clans to reunite.
"It's true."
"I can testify to this, and I've met them once."
As soon as Zhu Kun spoke, Gu Yuan almost believed him and eagerly stated his request.
"Can I meet them?"
Chen Guan shook his head. "The Spirit Clan member left long after the deal with me, and I can't contact her. I can only try to find her. If I find her, I'll ask for her opinion. If not, there's nothing I can do."
Ling Chong hadn't entrusted the Spirit Jade to other Ancient Clan members out of concern, and Chen Guan naturally wouldn't make decisions on Ling Yu's behalf.
However, from a broader perspective, Lingyu's outburst of the Soul Clan's conspiracy did have some benefits. At the very least
, it allowed the other clans to focus their efforts against the Soul Clan, freeing them from mutual suspicion. This would inevitably expend more energy for the Soul Clan, and Chen Guan would also be able to buy time.
Gu Yuan felt somewhat disappointed but helpless when he didn't receive a definitive response.
"This is the only way,"
he sighed softly, discontinuing the topic. He looked at Chen Guan and said, "It's better for the Pure Lotus Demon Fire to fall into your hands than into the hands of the Soul Clan. Now that the matter is settled, let's return home quickly. The Stone Clan has already followed the Spirit Clan's footsteps
. Undercurrents are surging in Zhongzhou right now, and no one knows what the situation will be tomorrow." Without waiting for Chen Guan's response, he bowed to Zhu Kun and, with a mighty wave of his hand, tore apart the space.
As if his last vestiges of strength had been exhausted, Gu Yuan's figure vanished completely.
Gu Xun'er glanced at Chen Guan and Medusa, gritted her teeth, and without another word, vanished from the spot.
As the father and daughter left, the atmosphere finally relaxed.
Chen Guan glanced at Zhu Kun, whose expressionless face stood beside him, and asked curiously, "Uncle, what do you think of this Gu Yuan clan leader?"
In Zhu Kun's presence, Chen Guan felt at ease. Of
the current nine-star Dou Shengs in the Dou Qi Continent, only this one was truly one of their own.
"His strength is acceptable, but his courage is lacking."
Zhu Kun shook his head slightly, seeming slightly disappointed.
Chen Guan was surprised. Given Gu Yuan's temperament, he probably wouldn't discuss the war between the Xiao and Soul clans a thousand years ago with Zhu Kun. Yet, Zhu Kun's assessment was surprisingly similar to that of the Soul Emperor.
"Don't be curious about what I discussed with him. There's no point in telling you. You're only a five-star Dou Sheng, so-so. Get out of here."
Stopping Chen Guan from questioning further, Zhu Kun suddenly pointed a finger just above Medusa's brow.
The speed was so fast that neither Chen Guan nor Medusa could react.
However, the two were just stunned, and did not think that Zhu Kun would do anything bad to them. If he really had bad intentions, why would he go through so much trouble?
Not long after, Zhu Kun stopped moving, and his figure approached the level of illusion of Gu Yuan before.
Without explaining anything, Zhu Kun smiled kindly at Medusa and took the initiative to disperse this body of thought.
This old guy...
"How is it, a technique or a fighting skill?"
Medusa's pretty face was full of astonishment, as if she was sitting at home and a cake came from the sky.
"It's the Dragon Emperor's Annihilation Technique..."
"Can it be practiced?"
Chen Guan was more concerned about this issue.
He knew that many fighting skills of the ancient dragon clan required ancient dragon blood to practice.
"Yes, Zi Yan and I will study it after we go back."
"That's good, let's go home "