Gu Yuan caught Gu Xun'er, reaching out to pat her head, his eyes carrying a hint of indulgence.
As his only bloodline, Gu Xun'er naturally held a special place in his heart.
Moreover, Gu Xun'er had long gained the recognition of the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame and fused with the ancestral fire of the Gu Clan. Coupled with her extremely pure and potent Emperor Bloodline, her potential was limitless. Gu Yuan naturally placed a great deal of importance on his daughter.
Furthermore, he was deeply concerned that Gu Xiao, who possessed astonishing secrets, only had a close relationship with Gu Xun'er within the Gu Clan. This undoubtedly directed more of Gu Yuan's attention towards Gu Xun'er.
Gu Xiao was mature in character, extraordinary since birth, far surpassing ordinary children. His sole concern was only for Gu Xun'er, a fact that Gu Yuan was well aware of.
In a sense, Gu Xun'er was actually a crucial link in maintaining Gu Xiao's affinity and sense of belonging to the Gu Clan.
Gu Yuan gently stroked Gu Xun'er's long hair, his gaze shifting lightly towards Gu Xiao.
His plain gaze seemed to see through everything, giving Gu Xiao a feeling of exposure as if standing naked in the sunlight.
This feeling was definitely not pleasant.
"Have you broken through to the fourth stage of Dou Zhi Qi?" Gu Yuan asked with a smile.
"Yes, Uncle Gu," Gu Xiao replied calmly and gently.
"Good. Progressing to the realm of Dou Zhi Qi is laying the foundation. Rushing it may backfire. Proceed step by step, and consolidate your foundation gradually. Only then can you go further in the future," Gu Yuan advised in a calm tone.
"I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Uncle Gu," Gu Xiao replied softly, acknowledging that he was well aware of this principle.
He had his own plans for a long time now!
"Father, rest assured, Gu Xiao's foundation is very solid. His cultivation is condensed and solid without any superficiality," Gu Xun'er peeked out from Gu Yuan's embrace, speaking in a sweet voice.
"Oh? Xun'er, do you know about it again?" Gu Yuan teased.
"Of course, Xun'er knows. Xun'er often practices Dou techniques with Gu Xiao," Gu Xun'er smiled sweetly, her voice clear and melodious like an oriole.
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiao smiled faintly. Indeed, he often Dou techniques with Gu Xun'er. Although the Gu Clan had certain expectations of him and restricted his freedom, practicing Dou techniques was an area they did not limit.
He had been brought to the Gu Clan by Gu Yuan as an infant, and most people in the clan assumed Gu Xiao had no memories of his own and didn't know his identity. He had long since regarded himself as a member of the Gu Clan. Naturally, there was no obstruction in this regard; after all, the Skills Pavilion was accessible to all Gu Clan members.
Actually, imposing strict restrictions could easily provoke dissatisfaction in Gu Xiao, breeding resentment towards the Ancient Realm. They wanted Gu Xiao to stay in the Ancient Realm forever, oblivious to the fact that he had reincarnated with memories from his past life. He saw through the Gu Clan's intentions and covert actions.
Each monitoring, each covert observation, and each discreet investigation was discovered and reported by the system. The Gu Clan believed Gu Xiao was naturally aloof and only close to Gu Xun'er, but it was quite the opposite. He wasn't cold; in fact, he had a mild temperament and was only close to Gu Xun'er because she genuinely treated him well.
The so-called aloofness was merely a deliberate facade. Facing a group of people constantly trying to unearth his secrets and keep him in the Ancient Realm forever, it was hard to be enthusiastic.
As for the second reason, it was simpler: a cultivator at the Third or Fourth Stage of the Dou Zhi Qi could only practice basic Dou techniques. They could barely handle Xuan Stage skills, and since the Gu Clan was affluent, they didn't care about Xuan Stage skills and didn't restrict Gu Xiao's practice.
"Oh, that's great. What Dou techniques have you been practicing?" Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Gu Yuan asked with a hint of curiosity on his face.
"I practiced a low-level Profound Spirit Finger. Gu Xiao, on the other hand, succeeded in practicing the advanced level of Profound Tidal Fist in just one afternoon," Gu Xun'er said with a proud expression as if she had achieved it herself.
"Really? Well done, Xiao'er," Gu Yuan praised slightly, a hint of understanding in his eyes. Truly, his extraordinary and mysterious origins were evident in his exceptional talents.
"Thank you for your praise, Uncle Gu. I still have a long way to go," Gu Xiao thanked him softly, speaking warmly.
In fact, he could learn the advanced level Xuan technique Profound Tidal Fist after just one glance. He was a natural martial arts genius with exceptional comprehension. Half a day was actually being modest.
"Modesty is good, but there's no need to be overly modest. Being able to learn an advanced level Xuan technique Profound Tidal Fist in just an afternoon is something to be proud of," Gu Yuan generously praised him, acknowledging Gu Xiao's exceptional talent.
Gu Xiao was about to speak, but he noticed Gu Yuan's expression suddenly turned serious, his gaze fixed in the distance, his eyes revealing a sense of gravity.
Seeing this, Gu Xiao's heart trembled, thoughts racing in his mind. There were few things that could make Gu Yuan so serious.
Outside the Tou She Ancient God Cave where the Ancient Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun was trapped, on this continent, there seemed to be only one person who could make Gu Yuan look so serious...
"Hun Tiandi, since you're here, why hesitate? That doesn't seem like your style," Gu Yuan looked towards the distant void and said calmly.
"Haha, Gu Yuan, it's been years, yet your perception is still so accurate!" Accompanied by gentle laughter, a spatial gate appeared in the void, and a figure dressed in white stepped out, followed by a dozen other figures, each emitting an extremely terrifying aura.
Inside the dark space gate, one could vaguely see the densely packed Soul Clan army.
"Hun Clan's Four Demon Saints, along with a dozen or so Dou Sheng's. Hun Tiandi, is this all you've brought? If you want to destroy my Gu Clan, it seems insufficient," Gu Yuan pushed Gu Xun'er next to Gu Xiao, pulling them both behind him. Facing the incoming Soul Emperor with an aggressive stance, his tone remained calm. With a slight wave of his hand, more than ten strong auras erupted from within the Gu Clan.
Three white-haired elders appeared next to him, their strengths as Seven-Star Dou Sheng were unmistakable. They were the Gu Clan's Three Sages, holding positions equivalent to the Soul Clan's Four Demon Saints.
Apart from the Three Sages, a dozen or so auras emerged, each belonging to Dou Sheng
In the distance, numerous formidable auras approached, the Black Smoke Army, the elite army of the Gu Clan, among them emerged powerful figures, led by this generation's Black Smoke King, Gu Lie.
Gu Yuan caught Gu Xun'er, reaching out to pat her head, his eyes carrying a hint of indulgence.
As his only bloodline, Gu Xun'er naturally held a special place in his heart.
Moreover, Gu Xun'er had long gained the recognition of the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame and fused with the ancestral fire of the Gu Clan. Coupled with her extremely pure and potent Emperor Bloodline, her potential was limitless. Gu Yuan naturally placed a great deal of importance on his daughter.
Furthermore, he was deeply concerned that Gu Xiao, who possessed astonishing secrets, only had a close relationship with Gu Xun'er within the Gu Clan. This undoubtedly directed more of Gu Yuan's attention towards Gu Xun'er.
Gu Xiao was mature in character, extraordinary since birth, far surpassing ordinary children. His sole concern was only for Gu Xun'er, a fact that Gu Yuan was well aware of.
In a sense, Gu Xun'er was actually a crucial link in maintaining Gu Xiao's affinity and sense of belonging to the Gu Clan.
Gu Yuan gently stroked Gu Xun'er's long hair, his gaze shifting lightly towards Gu Xiao.
His plain gaze seemed to see through everything, giving Gu Xiao a feeling of exposure as if standing naked in the sunlight.
This feeling was definitely not pleasant.
"Have you broken through to the fourth stage of Dou Zhi Qi?" Gu Yuan asked with a smile.
"Yes, Uncle Gu," Gu Xiao replied calmly and gently.
"Good. Progressing to the realm of Dou Zhi Qi is laying the foundation. Rushing it may backfire. Proceed step by step, and consolidate your foundation gradually. Only then can you go further in the future," Gu Yuan advised in a calm tone.
"I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Uncle Gu," Gu Xiao replied softly, acknowledging that he was well aware of this principle.
He had his own plans for a long time now!
"Father, rest assured, Gu Xiao's foundation is very solid. His cultivation is condensed and solid without any superficiality," Gu Xun'er peeked out from Gu Yuan's embrace, speaking in a sweet voice.
"Oh? Xun'er, do you know about it again?" Gu Yuan teased.
"Of course, Xun'er knows. Xun'er often practices Dou techniques with Gu Xiao," Gu Xun'er smiled sweetly, her voice clear and melodious like an oriole.
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiao smiled faintly. Indeed, he often Dou techniques with Gu Xun'er. Although the Gu Clan had certain expectations of him and restricted his freedom, practicing Dou techniques was an area they did not limit.
He had been brought to the Gu Clan by Gu Yuan as an infant, and most people in the clan assumed Gu Xiao had no memories of his own and didn't know his identity. He had long since regarded himself as a member of the Gu Clan. Naturally, there was no obstruction in this regard; after all, the Skills Pavilion was accessible to all Gu Clan members.
Actually, imposing strict restrictions could easily provoke dissatisfaction in Gu Xiao, breeding resentment towards the Ancient Realm. They wanted Gu Xiao to stay in the Ancient Realm forever, oblivious to the fact that he had reincarnated with memories from his past life. He saw through the Gu Clan's intentions and covert actions.
Each monitoring, each covert observation, and each discreet investigation was discovered and reported by the system. The Gu Clan believed Gu Xiao was naturally aloof and only close to Gu Xun'er, but it was quite the opposite. He wasn't cold; in fact, he had a mild temperament and was only close to Gu Xun'er because she genuinely treated him well.
The so-called aloofness was merely a deliberate facade. Facing a group of people constantly trying to unearth his secrets and keep him in the Ancient Realm forever, it was hard to be enthusiastic.
As for the second reason, it was simpler: a cultivator at the Third or Fourth Stage of the Dou Zhi Qi could only practice basic Dou techniques. They could barely handle Xuan Stage skills, and since the Gu Clan was affluent, they didn't care about Xuan Stage skills and didn't restrict Gu Xiao's practice.
"Oh, that's great. What Dou techniques have you been practicing?" Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Gu Yuan asked with a hint of curiosity on his face.
"I practiced a low-level Profound Spirit Finger. Gu Xiao, on the other hand, succeeded in practicing the advanced level of Profound Tidal Fist in just one afternoon," Gu Xun'er said with a proud expression as if she had achieved it herself.
"Really? Well done, Xiao'er," Gu Yuan praised slightly, a hint of understanding in his eyes. Truly, his extraordinary and mysterious origins were evident in his exceptional talents.
"Thank you for your praise, Uncle Gu. I still have a long way to go," Gu Xiao thanked him softly, speaking warmly.
In fact, he could learn the advanced level Xuan technique Profound Tidal Fist after just one glance. He was a natural martial arts genius with exceptional comprehension. Half a day was actually being modest.
"Modesty is good, but there's no need to be overly modest. Being able to learn an advanced level Xuan technique Profound Tidal Fist in just an afternoon is something to be proud of," Gu Yuan generously praised him, acknowledging Gu Xiao's exceptional talent.
Gu Xiao was about to speak, but he noticed Gu Yuan's expression suddenly turned serious, his gaze fixed in the distance, his eyes revealing a sense of gravity.
Seeing this, Gu Xiao's heart trembled, thoughts racing in his mind. There were few things that could make Gu Yuan so serious.
Outside the Tou She Ancient God Cave where the Ancient Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun was trapped, on this continent, there seemed to be only one person who could make Gu Yuan look so serious...
"Hun Tiandi, since you're here, why hesitate? That doesn't seem like your style," Gu Yuan looked towards the distant void and said calmly.
"Haha, Gu Yuan, it's been years, yet your perception is still so accurate!" Accompanied by gentle laughter, a spatial gate appeared in the void, and a figure dressed in white stepped out, followed by a dozen other figures, each emitting an extremely terrifying aura.
Inside the dark space gate, one could vaguely see the densely packed Soul Clan army.
"Hun Clan's Four Demon Saints, along with a dozen or so Dou Sheng's. Hun Tiandi, is this all you've brought? If you want to destroy my Gu Clan, it seems insufficient," Gu Yuan pushed Gu Xun'er next to Gu Xiao, pulling them both behind him. Facing the incoming Soul Emperor with an aggressive stance, his tone remained calm. With a slight wave of his hand, more than ten strong auras erupted from within the Gu Clan.
Three white-haired elders appeared next to him, their strengths as Seven-Star Dou Sheng were unmistakable. They were the Gu Clan's Three Sages, holding positions equivalent to the Soul Clan's Four Demon Saints.
Apart from the Three Sages, a dozen or so auras emerged, each belonging to Dou Sheng
In the distance, numerous formidable auras approached, the Black Smoke Army, the elite army of the Gu Clan, among them emerged powerful figures, led by this generation's Black Smoke King, Gu Lie.
