Chapter 285: 285. Chapter 285: Xun Er: You

285. Chapter 285: Xun Er: You've broken through again, that's wonderful!

"I understand everyone's expectations for Gu Fei."

"But don't be too happy too soon."

At this moment, Gu Lie spoke again.

"Elder Gu Lie, what do you mean by that?"

Many Elders looked at Gu Lie with question marks on their faces.

After all, Gu Fei was the hope of the entire Ancient Clan, and now that Gu Fei's strength had broken through, this was a tremendous piece of good news.

As such, how could they not be happy?

"As the saying goes, the tree that stands above the forest will be destroyed by the wind; the person who stands above others will be criticized by the crowd."

"We old folks should all be aware of this principle."

Gu Lie frowned.

That's right!

Gu Fei was simply too outstanding; with such cultivation at this age, if a few more years were to pass, I fear that if he were to stomp his foot, the entire continent would tremble along with it.

There is no doubt that the powers across the entire continent are currently watching Gu Fei.

Who knows what kind of bad ideas others might be harboring in the shadows at a time like this! On this continent, sects and Ancient Races are all very polite on the surface.

But since ancient times, who doesn't understand that this continent has always been about strength above all else! Competition is everywhere.

Everyone worries about one faction becoming unprecedentedly powerful and riding above everyone else's heads.

Now that Gu Fei is here, how could he not be targeted! We truly should be more cautious; the Ancient Clan cannot afford to lose Gu Fei. Outside the place where Gu Fei was in seclusion, Wushuang and Xianle widened their eyes, looking at the tightly shut stone door with faces full of admiration.

The terrifying aura that had just emanated from within made it almost impossible for them to stand steady.

The pressure alone was enough to make the entire Ancient Clan tremble. "Daddy is so strong! When I grow up, I want to be as powerful as Daddy!"

Xianle clenched her small fists, a determined light flickering in her eyes.

"Yes! I will also be like my big sister and become a person as powerful as Daddy!"

Wushuang nodded vigorously, his slightly immature face filled with longing.

"Being able to become Master's disciple is the luckiest thing in my life!"

Ling Xi, standing to the side, watched this scene silently, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.

Gu Fei is now a genius recognized by the entire continent, and his cultivation has reached such a realm.

With a master so badass, as a disciple, I feel full of confidence.

It's just that from now on, I must do my utmost and practice hard so as not to fail the grace of Master's cultivation!

I must also be worthy of the title 'Gu Fei's disciple'; the pressure is immense!!! Inside the secret chamber, Gu Fei sat cross-legged, his entire body surrounded by a pale golden halo. With every breath, surging Dou Qi would overflow from his pores, forming small cyclones around him.

"Seven-Star Dou Saint Mid-Stage."

Gu Fei muttered to himself, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

He could clearly feel the changes in the Dou Qi within his body; that power was several times stronger than before! A single Nine-Rank Profound Pill was enough to allow him to leap directly from a Six-Star Dou Saint to a Seven-Star Dou Saint Mid-Stage; this effect was truly shocking.

"However, it is a pity that at this level, the body is already quite sensitive to the power of pills. Even if I consume Nine-Rank Profound Pills in the future, perhaps I won't be able to achieve this effect, unless I take a higher-grade Nine-Rank Golden Pill."

Yet, a trace of faint regret followed. Thinking of this, Gu Fei couldn't help but clench his fists.

If Nine-Rank Profound Pills could still function as they always had, he would have the heart to refine a few more.

After all, breaking through by relying on such pills is countless times faster than conventional cultivation.

And for the progress at my current level, if I were to rely solely on the accumulation of cultivation, it would take at least several years of time. "It seems that if I want to go further, I must find a way to refine a higher-grade Nine-Rank Golden Pill!!!"

Gu Fei sighed lightly.

It's just that nowadays, where would one find the opportunity to refine a higher-grade Nine-Rank Profound Pill? Even the Nine-Rank Profound Pill I just consumed is something rarely seen on this continent in a hundred years! Forget it, forget it; now is not the time to think about these things! At the same time, somewhere above the Ancient Saint Mountain Range, a graceful figure appeared out of thin air.

Zi Yan looked up, gazing at the magnificent palaces of the Ancient Clan below, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise.

This powerful aura, could it be... "Brother Gu Fei, what kind of monster are you!"

Zi Yan couldn't help but exclaim aloud.

She still clearly remembered that not long ago, when Gu Fei left Dragon Island, his cultivation was the same as hers, only a Six-Star Dou Saint Early-Stage.

But now, after not seeing him for such a short time, his aura is no longer what it used to be, faintly possessing the pressure of a Seven-Star Dou Saint! Thinking of this, Zi Yan could no longer suppress the curiosity in her heart.

In an instant, Zi Yan appeared above the Ancient Saint Mountain Range. Zi Yan is now able to enter and exit Gu Fei's clan territory at will.

It is necessary to confirm! The next moment, Zi Yan's figure appeared beside Xiao Yixian, Cai'er, and the others. "Zi Yan, how do you have time to come over?"

Xiao Yixian stepped forward to hold Zi Yan's hand and asked gently.

"I've finished handling the matters in my clan recently, so I thought I'd come to see you all."

Zi Yan stuck out her tongue and blinked playfully.

Immediately, Zi Yan's gaze fell upon the cheering and jumping Xianle.

"Auntie!"

Xianle excitedly threw herself into Zi Yan's arms, rubbing her little face against her, very affectionately.

Just at this moment, the stone door not far away slowly opened.

Accompanied by bursts of violent airflow, a tall and straight figure stepped out steadily; it was Gu Fei, who had just broken through to the Seven-Star Dou Saint realm!!! Seeing Zi Yan's arrival, a gentle smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

In fact, he had sensed this girl's aura while he was in seclusion, but he hadn't had the chance to come out and welcome her.

Everyone chatted with one another, the atmosphere warm and lively. And on a verdant mountain peak not far away, inside an elegant Bamboo Building, Xun Er stood leaning against the window, gazing at the distant sky.

Sensing Gu Fei's breakthrough to the Seven-Star Dou Saint realm, a trace of gratification flashed in Xun Er's eyes at this moment, and a faint smile rose at the corners of her mouth.

"Brother Gu Fei, congratulations, you are one step closer to that Path of Longevity."

Xun Er muttered to herself, her tone carrying a hint of emotion.

She looked down at the jade bottle in her hand; inside it was the Healing Pill that Gu Fei had previously gifted her.

Thinking of this, Xun Er gently stroked the jade bottle, her eyes becoming increasingly soft.

She knew that perhaps from this day forward, there would be no possibility for her and Gu Fei, but this friendship, this attachment, she would never forget in this lifetime.

And that youth from the past had now reached a height on the path of cultivation that she could hardly attain.

Xun Er was sincerely happy for Gu Fei and wished him well from the bottom of her heart.

But at the same time, a trace of bitterness faintly welled up from the depths of her heart.

"Sigh."

The next moment, Xun Er let out a soft sigh and carefully put the jade bottle away.

How could she bear to consume the Pill inside this jade bottle? Scenes of the past surfaced before her eyes; the laughter and joy of those youthful years seemed to still echo in her ears. However, everything had ultimately become passing smoke and clouds, difficult to pursue again.

Xun Er closed her eyes, struggling to suppress those thoughts. (End of chapter)