Chapter 136: Dad, from today on, you are my real dad!

What?

Gu Lin Tian was completely dazed.

Father! What… what do you mean?! This kind of divine object is the key to your breakthrough to the Immortal King realm; what are you doing giving it to me?!

The Gu Family elders in the hall all stared at each other, their minds in a tangled mess.

I don't understand, I really don't understand.

This is a heaven‑shaking opportunity concerning the Immortal King Dao Fruit!

How could the ancestors… just casually give it away like that?

Or was it given to the family head who had only just broken through to True Immortal?

Could it be… that this godhead hides some danger they don't know about?

Or perhaps the ancestors are using this to test the family head's Dao heart?

For a moment, various speculations rose in everyone's hearts; the hall's atmosphere became solemn and oppressive.

An accident?

Gu Cangsheng looked at his son's wary expression and couldn't help but chuckle; he waved his hand casually, his composure unchanged,

It's not really an accident, nor am I testing you.

He sat in the main seat, his eyes containing billions of stars sweeping over his nervous son and daughter‑in‑law, then slowly explained.

This supreme god godhead is indeed a supreme treasure, its Immortal King Dao essence pure beyond compare, but…

Gu Cangsheng shifted his tone, a hint of pride he himself hadn't noticed creeping in, "It does not align with my Dao."

I've said before, I am confident I can prove the Dao and become an Immortal King within a hundred years.

Rather than have me absorb it and waste most of its power, it's better to give it to you, Lin Tian.

He looked at Gu Lin Tian, smiling as he continued.

You are a newly advanced True Immortal, with a solid foundation and the Dao just begun; this godhead can lay the strongest, most perfect foundation for your future Immortal King path.

With its aid, Lin Tian, you can reach fifty percent of my former strength within ten thousand years, with a thirty percent chance to break through to the Immortal King.

These words rang out like metal striking stone.

Everyone present felt their hearts sway.

They finally understood: the ancestors weren't unwilling; from the height of the family's ten‑thousand‑year legacy, they made the most rational, far‑sighted choice.

They would utilize this treasure to its fullest potential—one hundred percent.

But… Father…

Gu Lin Tian's eyes reddened, a sour, moving feeling welling up in his chest.

Enough, stop acting like a mother‑in‑law! What's with that look?

The ancestor stroked his beard and glared,

I'm not senile; I know my own body! Take it, and you'd better accept it obediently!

You are my Gu Cangsheng's son, the future of the Gu Family; you still need to shoulder the responsibility. Laying a solid foundation now is so you can stand higher and go farther later—understand?

These words sounded like a reprimand but were actually full of earnest expectation.

Gu Lin Tian could hold back no longer; tears glistened in his tiger eyes as he clasped the godhead, bowed deeply to Gu Cangsheng.

Yes, Father.

This time he did not refuse again.

He knew the only thing he could do now was accept this heavy gift bearing his father's hopes.

Then, with his whole life, he would chase his father's footsteps and bear this weighty responsibility.

He slowly rose, looking at the white‑haired figure before him,

whose spine remained straight as a rod, his heart a tide of emotions.

After a long silence, Gu Lin Tian suddenly cracked his mouth, showing a somewhat silly yet utterly sincere smile, speaking in a teasing tone:

Dad, from today on, you are my real dad!

The words fell, and the hall fell silent.

Even Gu Cangsheng stared for a moment.

Then he reacted, laughing and scolding, he lifted his foot and gave a light kick toward his son's rear.

Get lost! When have I ever not been your dad!

With that kick, the solemn atmosphere in the hall vanished instantly.

The hall's atmosphere, following this unique interaction between father and son of the Gu Family, became light and warm.

The elders watching felt genuine joy from the bottom of their hearts.

Family harmony, fatherly kindness and filial piety—this is the true picture of a flourishing clan.

Yet, amid this harmonious joy,

Gu Cangsheng suddenly turned his gaze to Gu Yuan, who had been watching the drama from the side.

On his wrinkled old face appeared a rare… hint of embarrassment.

My dear grandson… look, this supreme god godhead is the treasure you brought back from another world.

Grandfather, I'm taking your thing and giving it to your father—consider it offering flowers to the Buddha. You won't mind, will you?

Gu Yuan saw his grandfather's "I'm just asking; if you dare say you have an opinion I'll beat you" smug expression and felt his heart bloom.

He naturally knew his grandfather wasn't really seeking his opinion.

It was more a gesture, a sign of how much he treasured and doted on this precious grandson.

Still, he decided to play along with the ancestor's act.

First he feigned surprise with an "Ah?"

Then he blinked and put on a look of sudden enlightenment.

Immediately after, he held up a big thumb toward Gu Cangsheng.

"Grandfather, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"I've already given it to you, so naturally you get to control it! Besides, this Divine Rank was given to my father, which means it's still in our own family pot!"

"Your move is nothing short of divine brilliance! It showcases your fatherly love and selflessness, paves the way for my father's future cultivation, and lets me, as a grandson, bask in the glory and display my filial piety. One arrow, three eagles; one stone, three birds; one act, three gains!"

"High! Truly high!"

Gu Yuan showered flattery, instantly making Gu Cangsheng grin from ear to ear, feeling comfortable down to his bones.

This kid really knows how to talk!

Gu Yuan, seeing the old ancestor's delighted dragon‑like face, seized the moment, mimicking his father's tone just now, and said solemnly, "Grandfather, from now on, you are my real grandfather!"

"Puff—"

This time, even Gu Lin Tian, who always kept a dignified image, almost couldn't hold back his laughter.

"Hahaha…"

"Young master really is… haha…"

The elders in the main hall could no longer restrain themselves; one by one they laughed uproariously, filling the hall with a joyous atmosphere.

Gu Cangsheng, also tickled by his lively grandson, laughed heartily, pointed at Gu Yuan and said, "You stinky brat! You've learned the bad side from your father!"

After the joking, the atmosphere remained relaxed.

But a core issue was placed on the table again.

"Father."

Gu Lin Tian suppressed his smile, his expression turning serious again; he stepped forward and solemnly said to Gu Cangsheng.

"I, your child, know you act for my good, for the Gu Family's long‑term future, but I still think this Divine Rank should be used by you."

One is the future, the other is the present.

Actually, normally it should be led by the old ancestor.

But the old ancestor is ultimately the current head's father, Gu Yuan's grandfather.

"Lin Tian…"

"Father knows you have sincere filial devotion."

"But… have you considered a certain question?"

"Father has already used the Primordial Immortal Scripture to turn my own spine into Immortal King Bone, just like your grandfather's!"

Saying that, Gu Cangsheng slowly stood up.

Boom!

A denser, more terrifying aura burst from his body!

If the previous aura was a half‑step Immortal King, then now this aura is infinitely close to a true Immortal King!

Behind him, a golden spinal phantom that pierced heaven and earth slowly materialized.

On that spine, countless Immortal King runes were etched, emitting an immortal, timeless, terrifying Dao resonance that could suppress eternity!

"This… what is this…"

Gu Lin Tian and Jiang Rou stared at the Immortal King spine, utterly stunned.

They could feel that the power contained within was no weaker than the murderous supreme Divine Rank they had brought back!

"Father has already turned part of his Dao Bone into Immortal King Bone, so whether Father uses this Divine Rank or not is already meaningless."