The appearance of one or two extraordinary talents might be a coincidence, and the accumulation of a large number of talents over the long years could be said to be the foundation of the inheritance. However, the appearance of a group of them in just a few decades was definitely not a coincidence.
"In the previous generation, the eight direct disciples of the Celestial Gate of Wonders were all such extraordinary figures. The Four Heroes of the Celestial Sect of Wonders, including Xiao Yan, were even more outstanding, shocking the past and dazzling the present." Gu Cheng's voice sounded faintly, "Even the Taixu Temple, from ancient times until now, has never been so prosperous in the cultivation of the younger generation of disciples."
"After the dual-pupiled individual was killed by Celestial Venerable Huang, Shi Tianhao, it seems that only Chen Xingyu and Guo Chaoyang have recently emerged from Taixu Temple. Our understanding of Taixu Temple is limited. I believe that they have other geniuses, but they probably can't reach the level of Xuanmen Tianzong in front of us. Right now, we are not facing all of Xuanmen Tianzong's geniuses!"
"Among the younger generation of our clan in recent years, besides Zhen 'er, there's only Lian Cheng."
"Ninth Uncle, there may be a dispute about the strength of the two sides, but there is no doubt that Xuanmen Tianzong's potential surpasses that of Taixu Temple."
Gu Yuankai's expression was calm. It was naturally impossible for a person like him to be easily swayed by words. He indifferently said, "Hearing about Xuanmen Tianzong is not as good as meeting them in person. Today, this old man also has to admit that although I did my best to overestimate Xuanmen Tianzong, I still underestimated them in the end. Xuanmen Tianzong is even stronger than we expected."
"In fact, this old man also somewhat agrees with your judgment. If there are no major changes, not much. If you give Xuanmen Tianzong a thousand years, they really might be able to surpass the Taixu Temple. Of course, the premise is that the Master of the Celestial Sect of Wonders has a way to deal with the Haotian Mirror in its perfect state. I heard that he has reforged his peerless sword."
"If it continues to develop at this rate, in five hundred or three hundred years, it might really change the world."
Gu Yuankai turned his head to look at Gu Cheng, "But, who can guarantee that no major changes will occur? Although you and I live in a corner, we both know the situation in the Divine Land. "
"Before the rise of Xuanmen Tianzong, the Liang family of Great Zhou's national strength had advanced by leaps and bounds. They were eyeing the land like a hungry whale. If they were given a few thousand years to develop, they might have the opportunity to dominate the Divine Land. But what about now?"
Gu Yuankai sighed. "At the very least, Taixu Temple has experienced the test of time and too many accidents, yet it still stands tall. Compared to Xuanmen Tianzong and other factions, it is much more stable."
Gu Cheng was also not someone who would easily change his mind after making up his mind. Upon hearing this, his expression was calm. "Ninth Uncle's words are not without reason, but I still think more highly of Xuanmen Tianzong. As for Taixu Temple, I still have the same opinion. That is not a good ally. At least, when there are other similar options, Taixu Temple is not the best choice."
Gu Cheng said lightly, "Just like when the Changsheng Ancestor was on the throne, among the past emperors, other than Xia Huang, the relationship between the Changsheng Ancestor and Taixu Temple was the friendliest. But no matter how close they were, no matter how friendly their relationship was, in the end, it was all empty. They could only share blessings, but not trials and tribulations."
"It is true that most of the allies in the world are like this. But after the Changsheng Ancestor deposed the King Of The Underworld, he shouldered the responsibility of protecting Shenzhou with his wounded body. Thus, Taixu Temple temporarily retreated behind the scenes to recuperate. Because of this, the ancestors of the aboriginals suffered heavy casualties. The Changsheng Ancestor did not fully recover until the last war between the two worlds. Because of the war with the Demon Clan, his old wounds had not yet healed, and new ones were added."
"This involves a grand strategy. The entire Shenzhou has benefited from the recovery of the Haotian Mirror. For everyone, it is a matter of mutual benefit. Strictly speaking, no one owes anyone anything."
"However, the Changsheng Ancestor and our clan can go through trials and tribulations together, but the Taixu Temple cannot. This is actually not their fault. It is just a matter of their own choices. It has nothing to do with right or wrong. But when we make a choice again, under the same conditions, when Taixu Temple is not the only choice, I have always believed that people should not trip over the same rock twice. "
Slowly, Gu Yuankai said, "As you said, most alliances and so-called allies are like this. If they were in the same situation, Xuanmen Tianzong might not be able to perform better than Taixu Temple."
"It might even be worse!"
Hearing this, Gu Cheng said calmly, "Just like what you said before, Ninth Uncle, it is also effective in this place. One has already been tested and cannot be relied on, and the other has not been tested."
He looked at the white-haired Gu Yuankai beside him. "It is hard to say what the current Taixu Temple is like. But looking at their previous behavior, they only need valuable or obedient pawns. Of course, they will be happier if they are both valuable and obedient."
Gu Yuankai sighed. "It is still too early to say. Everything will have to wait until after the war between the two worlds. We will wait and see."
"Yes, we will wait and see." Hearing this, Gu Cheng nodded and didn't say anything else.
After greeting each other, Gu Jun said, "Faction Leader Lin and your disciples, please rest for now. We will talk in detail tomorrow."
Lin Feng smiled. "As a guest, please follow the host's wishes."
Gu Jun turned to Gu Cheng. "Escort Faction Leader Lin and your group to your residence. Arrange a guide for Xuanmen Tianzong's disciples who want to tour Longevity City. If they want to move freely, it is not forbidden."
Gu Cheng nodded. "Yes, brother."
Gu Jun looked at Xiao Zhen 'er and sighed. "Go with your Uncle Cheng." The marriage was not set yet. Even if it was set, it would only be an engagement, not a wedding.
Xiao Zhener blushed a little, but she still nodded and said, "Thank you, father."
Lin Feng and his group followed Gu Cheng and Xiao Zhen 'er through the palace. Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhen' er walked side by side, following behind Lin Feng and Gu Cheng.
"Zhen 'er, looking at your appearance, you have completed this trial very successfully?" Xiao Yan looked towards Xiao Zhen' er. The young girl's face revealed a faint smile: "Finally completed successfully."
Xiao Yan looked at her Silently. Xiao Zhen 'er smiled. "What is it, brother Xiao Yan?"
"Ever since I left Wuzhou City with master, I have been looking forward to this day." Xiao Yan said softly. "Now, this day has finally come."
Following the growth of age and experience, the current Xiao Yan is still as bold and brave as before. Compared to when he was young, he is already much steadier. But Xiao Yan is still Xiao Yan. His current tone is calm and low, only the emotions contained within are still burning hot.
Xiao Zhen 'er lightly smiled and generously held Xiao Yan's hand. Their fingers were tightly intertwined. The girl said softly: "Yes, this day will definitely come. And now, it has finally come."
The two looked at each other and smiled. There was no need to say anything else.
Silently walking for a while, Xiao Zhen 'er suddenly woke up. She turned around and looked at Xiao Yan. "Brother Xiao Yan, do you still remember that I was fostered in your home when I was a child?"
Hearing that, Xiao Yan didn't hurry to reply and instead glanced at Gu Cheng in front of him. Although the two of them were communicating through consciousness and Gu Cheng wouldn't specially come to eavesdrop, Xiao Yan still had to do his best to avoid making things difficult for Xiao Zhen 'er.
Xiao Zhen 'er nodded. "Not only Uncle Cheng, father and mother also know."
"Grandpa only said that a powerful figure fostered you there. He was so powerful that he could crush our Xiao family with one finger. So he treated you well and didn't dare to ask about your background." Xiao Yan didn't say anything more. Silently, he looked at Xiao Zhen 'er.
Looking back, it was incredible that Xiao Zhen 'er grew up in Wuzhou City's Xiao family. Because the difference between the two was too big, like heaven and earth.
"When I was born, I actually had some illness. It was very special. Even father, uncle Cheng, and ninth great uncle felt it was troublesome." Xiao Zhen 'er said softly. "It was mainly because I was too young. If I was an adult, father and the others could also cure me. But I was just born, just a baby. If I wasn't careful, I would lose my life."
Xiao Yan didn't say anything. He knew that Xiao Zhen 'er hadn't finished. With the cultivation of Gu Jun, Gu Yuankai, and Gu Cheng, even if the patient was a baby, as long as it wasn't a fatal illness, they should be able to bring him back to life. After all, the ancient emperor's bloodline was very proficient in the art of alchemy.
What Xiao Zhen 'er was going to say next should be the main point.
As expected, Xiao Zhen 'er's expression became more serious. She continued, "The root of my illness lies in a piece of gravel collected by the family."
She looked at Xiao Yan. "That gravel was obtained by the Immortal Ancestor after he killed the King Of The Underworld. It was also what the King Of The Underworld really wanted from the Immortal Ancient World after he was reborn."
The Immortal Ancestor Xiao Zhen 'er mentioned was the ancient emperor of the ancient era. His real name was Gu Changsheng. Before he became the human emperor, he was called the Immortal Dao Lord, and some people called him the Immortal Emperor.
"At first, there was nothing strange. Even the Immortal Ancestor could only see that the gravel was related to the Nether Ocean." Xiao Zhen 'er continued, "Then the Immortal Ancestor was killed by the ruthless bandits. The ancient race was also massacred. A large number of people were sacrificed, and the earliest Immortal City that the Immortal Ancestor built was destroyed. That was why a few of the ancestors hid in the void battlefield and escaped the pursuit of the ruthless bandits."
"After that, we came to the Immortal Ancient World and built the Immortal City again. But the gravel was still in our hands."
"In the long years after that, the gravel was unremarkable. There was nothing special about it. Until the Middle Era of the Vast Thousand Worlds, the gravel suddenly changed. It was filled with evil Qi, as if it was connected to the Nether Ocean. But it was not actually connected, only the aura could be felt. Until now, it was still the same."
Xiao Zhen 'er frowned. "After I became Yuan Shen, my father allowed me to take a closer look. The aura was extremely evil, as if the world was filled with calamities, like the end of the world."
"Mother came into contact with the gravel when she was pregnant with me. She didn't feel anything at the time, but after giving birth to me, she found out that it was affecting me."
Xiao Yan's pupils shrank. "Zhen 'er, did you just say the Middle Era?"
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