Chapter 162: The Queen Gives Birth, Gu Wushuang!

Although Gu Fei could easily resolve those troubles by relying on the power of the Ancient Clan.

However, there are restrictions imposed by the Clan Agreement among the several Ancient Races, and those with cultivation levels exceeding Four-Star Dou Sheng cannot act as they please.

If the Ancient Clan were to make too large a move, it would inevitably attract the attention of other Ancient Races.

On the surface, the Ancient Eight Clans appear very harmonious, but behind the scenes, they are suspicious and doubtful of one another; once any clan shows a flaw, they might be attacked by all the others.

The Yan Clan, Lei Clan, and other races certainly have some strength, but to the more powerful Ancient Clan, they are simply not to be feared; after all, Gu Yuan, a Nine-Star Dou Sheng Peak, is like a needle that calms the sea, sufficient to keep the Ancient Clan standing tall.

The only ones the Ancient Clan truly fears are the Soul Clan; the Soul Clan Chief is a peak expert of the same level as Gu Yuan, and there is also the assistance of the Void Swallowing Flame, an Exotic Fire with the strength of a Nine-Star Dou Sheng.

"The Soul Clan's plan must be nearly complete by now..."

Gu Fei pondered the timing in his heart.

Estimating the current timeline, the grand plan of the Soul Clan is already nearly prepared.

Once the Soul Hall collects enough Soul Origin for them, the Soul Clan will launch a reckoning against the Ancient Eight Clans.

The Soul Clan, having prepared for a thousand years, possesses strength that even the Ancient Clan cannot resist alone.

Therefore, the Ancient Clan cannot afford any accidents right now; everything must be done with stability as the priority.

Moreover, one must try to stabilize the situation of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan; when the great war breaks out in the future, the Ancient Dragon Clan will also be a great help.

"Let's do this, Elder Zhuli, you have been out for a while this time; why not return first to stabilize the situation on East Dragon Island, though do not reveal the situation regarding Zi Yan for now..."

After thinking for a moment on the spot, Gu Fei explained to Zhuli.

Upon hearing this, Zhuli frowned slightly and thought quickly; just as Gu Fei said, with Zi Yan's current strength, even if she returned to the clan, it would likely be difficult to turn the tide.

If Zi Yan were to return to the clan, it would be difficult to avoid exposure no matter how much they tried to hide it.

After all, there are still a large number of spies sent by the other three Dragon Kings on East Dragon Island.

If the three Dragon Kings were to learn that the Imperial bloodline had appeared and had also absorbed the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, it would be hard to avoid them coveting Zi Yan.

If the three of them chose to take a desperate risk, Zi Yan would likely face a dire situation.

What Gu Fei said was indeed the best method for now.

"Fine, then I will listen to you; I am at ease with Zi Yan being here with you."

Zhuli agreed to Gu Fei's suggestion.

Next, he prepared to leave the Ancient Realm alone and return to East Dragon Island.

"Has Elder Zhuli left?"

Not long after Zhuli left, Zi Yan flashed and appeared beside Gu Fei.

"Elder Zhuli has been away for quite some time this trip; he must bring some news back to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. You should continue to stay here and refine your strength; you are the only hope for the revival of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan."

Gu Fei relayed the words Zhuli had said before leaving to Zi Yan, and upon hearing this, the gaze that had previously held a hint of a smile became solemn.

She understood the mission she shouldered.

Now that she had grown up, it was time to shoulder her own responsibilities.

"Growing up is a bit troublesome, but as the Dragon Emperor, I should naturally be the strongest!"

Zi Yan's smile was different from her usual lively and carefree demeanor; this smile was full of determination!

"Zi Yan... has really become more sensible..."

Gu Fei looked at Zi Yan, who now had a tall figure and had shed her childishness, and felt a wave of emotion in his heart.

The time that followed returned to tranquility.

Zi Yan practiced very diligently, refining the remaining energy of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit within her body.

Gu Fei accompanied his wife and daughter while also pushing toward his cultivation; next, what stood before him was the process of Nine Turns to Sainthood.

Nine Turns is actually not complicated; simply put, it can also be called nine times of refining and compression. When a peak Dou Zun expert's internal Dou Qi becomes full and cannot be increased further, that is when the Nine Turns begin.

At this time, they need to refine and compress all the Dou Qi in their body, finally causing the full body to once again have empty areas that can accommodate new Dou Qi.

And when the Dou Qi is full again, one must continue to refine!

Repeating this nine times, only then is it Great Perfection!

Soon, a year passed, and Gu Fei successfully completed the fourth turn.

His cultivation climbed to Four-Turn Dou Zun Peak.

Such progress in cultivation is simply shocking.

According to this speed, the Nine Turns that ordinary people cannot cross in their entire lives.

Gu Fei can complete it in less than three years.

And during this year, Zi Yan also successfully absorbed all the remaining medicinal power of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit and broke through to Four-Star Dou Sheng.

Xiao Yixian, Qing Lin, Cai'er, and the others were not idle either, and their cultivation levels all had breakthroughs.

What surprised everyone the most was that Cai'er's belly was getting bigger and bigger!

The Snake-People Tribe requires a gestation period of over three years.

They use various heavenly treasures and their own energy to nourish the fetus in advance.

The stronger the energy the fetus receives for nourishment, the stronger its talent will be after birth.

One day, Cai'er, who had been pregnant for nearly three years, finally felt movement coming from her womb.

"The child seems to be coming out!"

The signs of activity from the fetus in the womb were becoming more and more obvious; everything indicated that her child was about to be born.

As labor approached, Cai'er stayed in the Bamboo Building to await delivery, with a midwife in charge, while Gu Fei and the others waited anxiously outside the room.

Although he already had the experience once, Gu Fei still appeared very nervous, his mood very urgent outside the Bamboo Building.

"Sister Cai'er is finally going to give birth; having waited for so long, I wonder if Sister Cai'er's child will be cuter than Xiao Xianle!"

Zi Yan widened her eyes, full of anticipation.

"If she is cuter than Xiao Xianle, will you not like Xiao Xianle anymore?"

Qing Lin whispered from the side.

Zi Yan hurriedly turned around to cover Qing Lin's mouth and made a gesture to be quiet.

"Shh! You must not let Xiao Xianle hear that, otherwise she won't play with me." After Zi Yan finished speaking, she looked around like a little thief, and only after confirming that Xiao Xianle was not there did she feel relieved.

The playful bickering between Zi Yan and Qing Lin made Gu Fei's tense mood relax a little.

Xiao Yixian also stepped forward to hold Gu Fei's hand, letting him relax.

"Wah... wah..."

Finally, the anxious mood completely settled amidst a loud, clear cry.

"She's given birth!"

Hearing the commotion, Gu Fei entered the room at the first opportunity to check on Cai'er's condition.

Although Cai'er had now reached the cultivation level of a Venerable, giving birth to the child still left her incomparably weak, so Gu Fei hurriedly fed her a Pill to restore her Qi and blood.

Behind them, Xiao Yixian, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and the others also entered one after another to check the situation.

"Born a Dou Zong!"

Venerable Skyfire and the Lion King entered last; naturally, the two of them did not crowd around Medusa, but instead looked at the child first.

Upon seeing the child born to Medusa, Venerable Skyfire's face was filled with incomparable shock.

This child was actually a Dou Zong the moment she was born!

"As expected of the little master; my child is still only at the late Five-Stage even now..."

The Lion King sighed with emotion; Dou Zong was a height that countless people could not reach in their entire lives.

Yet this was the little master's starting point.

(End of this chapter)