Chapter 134: Grandfather emerges from seclusion, a half-step Immortal King!

"Yuan'er, what's wrong?"

"Gu Yuan's action was huge."

"In an instant, it drew the attention of almost everyone in the main hall."

"Dad, Mom."

"Gu Yuan raised his head, looked at his parents, and put back on his face that familiar brilliant smile with a hint of pride."

"Son…… it seems, I've made another discovery!"

"As soon as he said that, Jiang Rou was still a bit dazed."

"But Gu Lin Tian and the others exchanged glances, each seeing in the other's eyes that familiar complex expression mixed with helplessness, anticipation, and a hint of headache."

"Here we go again!"

"This kid, every time he shows this expression, it either means the Gu family is about to expand its territory, or another treasure is about to be handed over."

"Considering he had just bestowed the Mother Goddess divine status upon his mother, Jiang Rou."

"Everyone felt the former possibility was more likely."

"Speak."

"Gu Lin Tian lifted his teacup, took a light sip, his expression returning to calm as still water, and said, 'This time, what good place have you sensed?'"

"He had already made the mental preparations."

"Son…… it's also because of the Immortal of Longevity..."

"Gu Yuan cleared his throat, about to begin his half-true, half-false sensing explanation."

"Then Gu Lin Tian waved his hand."

"No need to say that, just get to the point."

"Oh!"

"Even the old man couldn't be fooled; looks like I'll need a different excuse next time."

"That world…… is called the Burial Emperor Star Domain."

"Pfft!"

"Gu Lin Tian had just lifted his teacup and taken a sip; hearing this, he almost spat it out."

"The star domain that buries the Heavenly Emperor?"

"What is this for?"

"Just from the name, you'd need several hundred Heavenly Emperors to be called Burial Emperor!"

"Dad, don't be nervous."

"Gu Yuan instantly guessed his father's worry and hurriedly soothed, saying,"

"This emperor is not that emperor; it's very safe."

"Safe?" Gu Lin Tian looked at him suspiciously.

"Yes, absolutely safe!"

"Gu Yuan patted his chest and assured, 'First, the emperor they refer to is the Great Emperor realm, corresponding to our side as the Sovereign realm, probably over a hundred.'"

"Oh?!"

"Upon hearing that, Gu Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief."

"Sovereign..."

"Over a hundred Sovereigns sound terrifying, but just one true immortal could wipe them all out!"

"Moreover, these Great Emperors…… our family can also obtain the Great Emperor's origin; Father, imagine, over a hundred Great Emperors……"

"Clang!"

"Gu Lin Tian froze for a moment, then realized."

"Doesn't this mean they can obtain over a hundred portions of Great Emperor origin?"

"They didn't mishear, did they?"

"Last time, a single portion of Great Emperor origin cultivated Gu Zhangfeng and Gu Yunlan, two Sovereigns."

"Over a hundred portions…… what does that mean?"

"It means the Gu family could, in a short time, gain out of nowhere two or three hundred Sovereign powerhouses!"

"Although this is the ideal state, in reality the Gu family cannot muster that many peak 17th-realm experts qualified to break through to the 18th realm."

"Cough, cough,"

"Gu Lin Tian quickly reacted, forcibly suppressing the surge in his heart, and solemnly confirmed: 'Yuan'er, is this true?'"

"Yes, Father."

"Good, good!" Gu Lin Tian sprang to his feet, pacing back and forth in the main hall, the light in his eyes growing brighter."

"Risk?"

"What risk? In the face of such heavenly wealth and honor, any risk is worth taking!"

"You will explain the detailed situation clearly to Father."

"Hmm."

"Gu Yuan nodded."

"He began to half-truthfully, half-falsely recount the information about the Burial Emperor Star Domain."

"Including the path to immortality, forbidden zones, dark turmoil, etc."

"True immortals cannot descend…… but having the strength of a peak 19th-realm is enough."

"Gu Lin Tian pondered for a moment, then immediately decided: 'If so, then this place, our Gu family, we've decided to go!'"

"However, this matter still needs long-term planning."

Gu Lin Tian paced back and forth inside the main hall, "A star capable of burying a Supreme Venerable is absolutely not as simple as it appears on the surface. Even if it is in the End of Dharma, it must conceal dangers we cannot foresee."

"Yuan'er, don't rush over yet. We've only just returned not long ago; we must wait for Father to arrange the clan's affairs before gathering personnel to accompany you."

Gu Lin Tian definitely wouldn't feel at ease letting his son go alone.

Even if his battle power could already threaten an 18th‑level Supreme Venerable—that is, the Great Emperor Realm of another world.

"Father, I understand."

Gu Yuan nodded obediently, plan succeeded!

Just as the father and son were preparing to discuss the specific itinerary,

Suddenly!

Boom——!!!

An indescribably terrifying aura burst forth without warning from the deepest part of the Gu Family Divine Island, from that forbidden land that even Gu Lin Tian could not easily set foot in.

That aura seemed to transcend time and space, towering above myriad Dao!

Before it, Gu Lin Tian, a newly ascended True Immortal, felt himself as tiny as a speck of dust!

The entire Gu Family Divine Island trembled violently at this moment!

The Guard Island Great Array activated on its own, billions of runes flashing, yet before that aura it was like paper‑mâché, emitting a groan unable to bear the weight!

Myriad Dao harmonized, laws trembled!

Within the Divine Island, countless stars dimmed before that aura!

All beings of the Gu Family, regardless of cultivation level or location,

at this moment felt a soul‑deep tremor and awe, involuntarily kneeling toward the center!

Immediately, this aura like a storm sweeping the heavens halted just as it was about to burst out of the Divine Island and sweep the Primordial Immortal Domain!

Inside the Council Hall, Gu Lin Tian and Jiang Rou rose to their feet, their faces first showing shock.

Instantly, it was replaced by an unparalleled ecstasy!

"It's Father!"

"It's Dad!"

They glanced at each other and shouted in unison, their voices trembling with excitement!

This aura, they knew it too well!

It was the ancestor who had been in seclusion seeking to break through to the Immortal King Realm, Gu Cangsheng!

He has emerged from seclusion!

"Great! Father succeeded!"

Gu Lin Tian paced back and forth, excited.

He knew that the ancestor emerging at this time meant his Immortal King Realm had been attained!

"Our Gu Family finally has a true Immortal King presiding over us!" Jiang Rou also had reddened eyes, overjoyed.

With an Immortal King, the Gu Family truly has the foundation to contend for the heavens!

Only Gu Yuan, after the brief excitement, felt a flicker of doubt in his heart.

"Not right… this aura seems… a bit empty?"

"And doesn't an Immortal King have a tribulation?"

He had just used the divine art of Borrow False Cultivation to sense it quietly.

The ancestor's aura.

Although terrifying to the extreme, bearing a trace of the Immortal King's unique immortal charm, it seemed… incomplete.

Not like the two Immortal Kings of Sanqian Zhou who struck from afar back then.

This feeling is like a flawless piece of world‑class porcelain that nevertheless bears an imperceptible crack.

"Could it be… that Grandfather didn't fully break through?"

Gu Yuan was thinking that when an old, indulgent laugh suddenly rang out inside the main hall.

"Hahaha, still my good grandchild has keen perception."

Before the words faded, a figure appeared soundlessly atop the main seat of the hall.

That was an old man with the aura of an immortal and the appearance of a youthful crane‑haired elder.

He wore a plain green Dao robe, bore no earth‑shaking aura, and looked like a neighborly old grandpa.

But his eyes seemed to contain billions of stars, deep enough that one glance would make you sink in.

Exactly the Gu Family ancestor who had been in seclusion for a long time, Gu Cangsheng!

"Father!"

"Grandfather!"

"Ancestor!!"

Gu Lin Tian, Jiang Rou, Gu Yuan, and the Gu Family Elder saw him and hurried forward to pay respects.

"Please rise."

Gu Cangsheng casually waved his hand, but his gaze never left Gu Yuan.

He examined his precious grandson from head to toe, his smile growing ever wider.

"Not bad, not bad! In just this short time, my good grandchild has actually broken through to the Burning Lamp Realm!"

"And… this aura, this foundation… tsk tsk, extraordinary, truly extraordinary!"

Gu Cangsheng saw through Gu Yuan's reality and illusion at a glance.

He could feel that within his grandson's body lay a power so formidable it made even him tremble.

"Grandfather."

Gu Yuan, upon seeing the old ancestor, felt genuine joy from the heart; he ran a few steps up to Gu Cangsheng and gave a hehe smile,

"You old one, finally out of seclusion; grandson has been dying to see you."

"You brat, just your sweet talk."

Gu Cangsheng laughed and scolded, reached out and rubbed Gu Yuan's head, his eyes full of kindness.

This time in closed-door cultivation, his gains were enormous.

Although for some reasons he did not achieve success in one go, he still entered the true Immortal King realm.

But he also successfully severed the shackles of the past and reached a new height.

Half-step Immortal King!

One could say that even when facing an ordinary Immortal King, he shows no fear at all!

"Father, you... have you broken through to the Immortal King realm?"

Gu Lin Tian, standing aside, could not help but ask excitedly.

This is also the question he cares about most.

Upon hearing this, Gu Cangsheng's smile faded slightly; he glanced at his son and shook his head.

"Still lacking half a step."