Chapter 4

Gu Family's divine island is too vast,

It is like a continent floating in the universe.

Apart from the Supreme Hall where the family head Gu Lin Tian resides,

and the core area where Gu Yuan and other direct descendants live,

there are also countless cultivation caves, elder halls, scripture pavilions, and artifact forging workshops...

At this moment,

In these places, all members of the Gu Family,

whether they are in seclusion or handling affairs, have all stopped what they are doing.

On a mountain peak shrouded in clouds and mist,

an old man with white hair sits cross-legged on a blue stone,

pointing out cultivation to several young juniors.

He is the Transmission Elder, specially tasked with imparting cultivation methods to the family's core disciples,

He himself is also a powerhouse at the 18th level of the Supreme Realm.

At the instant that aura arrived,

the smile on the old man's face suddenly froze,

the teacup in his hand fell with a 'pa' sound and shattered on the ground.

He suddenly rose, his whole body trembling as he gazed toward the forbidden direction, his eyes filled with awe and fervor.

"This... this is... the ancestor's aura!"

"The ancestor has awakened!"

The few young juniors beside him, whose cultivation is still shallow,

under that aura were directly pressed limp to the ground, their faces deathly pale, even breathing becoming difficult.

"E... Elder, what... what happened?"

A young man spoke with difficulty.

"Shut up!"

The elder shouted sternly,

"This is the ancestor's immortal might! You need only kneel and kowtow; no more words!"

Having said that, he himself first straightened his robes, then, facing the forbidden direction, respectfully knelt down and performed the full prostration.

"Gu Family's descendants, respectfully welcome the ancestor's awakening!"

The same scene repeatedly unfolded throughout the Gu Family.

Inside a splendid golden hall,

more than ten terrifying auras sat upright in solemn posture.

They are the Gu Family's Elder Council, each a powerhouse of the 18th level of the Supreme Realm,

Usually, just a stomp of their feet makes the entire immortal domain tremble.

But now, they collectively lost their composure.

"It's the ancestor!"

"The family head... actually awakened the ancestor!"

"Good heavens! What tremendous matter could require disturbing the ancestor!"

A hot-tempered red-haired supreme powerhouse slammed the table, stood up, his face full of shock and bewilderment.

"Our Gu Family now dominates the immortal domain, with myriad clans coming to pay tribute—what could possibly need the ancestor's awakening? Could it be that a true immortal from outside has invaded?"

"Speak with caution!"

The gray-robed elder seated in the primary seat opened his murky eyes and gave him a cold glance,

"The family head acts with his own profound intentions. As elders, we need only await his orders; how can we indulge in wild speculation here!"

That red-haired supreme, upon being glanced at, immediately shrank his neck and grudgingly sat back down.

The gray-robed elder is the chief elder of the Elder Council, of extremely high seniority, his strength at the peak of the 18th level,

just one step away from the 19th level, the Emperor Realm!

But even he, at this moment, his heart is likewise filled with tumultuous waves.

He understands better than anyone what awakening the ancestor signifies.

He turned his gaze toward the outside of the hall, his eyes deep.

"Lin Tian, this brat, just what is he trying to do..."

As for the various reactions from the outside world, Gu Yuan, who is at the center of the storm, knows nothing of it at this moment.

He is following behind his father Gu Lin Tian, transforming into a divine rainbow, speeding toward the forbidden direction.

Along the way, he can clearly feel,

the entire Gu Family ancestral land is enveloped by an invisible immortal might.

The usual flowing Dao principles,

now seem to have solidified, becoming extraordinarily heavy.

In the air, a vast and ancient aura permeates, making one feel awe from the depths of the soul.

"Is this the might of a red-dust true immortal? Merely the aura of its awakening can make myriad Dao retreat..."

Gu Yuan's heart was greatly shaken.

He now has a more intuitive understanding of his family ancestor's strength.

At the same time, he became even more resolute in his heart.

With such a great deity stationed there, what is that so-called supreme of the dark turmoil world supposed to be?

I'm afraid that if the ancestor just blows a breath, it would be gone.

Soon, the two arrived at the outskirts of the Gu Family Forbidden Land.

This is an ancient mountain range shrouded in chaotic qi; deep within the mountain range,

Faintly visible is a colossal ancient immortal mausoleum.

Around the immortal mausoleum, time and space are in chaos, the Great Dao collapses, forming an absolute forbidden zone of life.

Even supreme powerhouses dare not approach it lightly.

At this moment, the two quasi-saint guards who had been sent on orders were kneeling outside the forbidden zone, their bodies trembling.

Before them, the Heavenly Emperor's Order hovered in midair,

Emitting a soft glow, it barely withstood the terrifying immortal might seeping out from the depths of the forbidden land.

Seeing Gu Lin Tian and Gu Yuan arrive, the two felt as if they had been granted a great pardon.

"Family Head! Young Master!"

"Please rise."

Gu Lin Tian waved his hand, his gaze solemn as he looked toward the depths of the forbidden land.

That ancient immortal mausoleum now emitted a faint radiance; the dust and stones covering its gate were rustling down.

"Boom—"

A dull resonant sound came from inside the tomb,

Like a giant beast that has slept for myriad ages, slowly awakening.

Gu Lin Tian took a deep breath, adjusted his robes, then deeply bowed toward the immortal mausoleum, performing a great salute.

"Gu Lin Tian, accompanied by his son Gu Yuan, has an important matter to report; sorry for disturbing the ancestor's cultivation, and hope the ancestor will forgive!"

His voice, transmitted via divine sense, reached the depths of the forbidden land.

Seeing this, Gu Yuan also hurriedly followed suit, bowing respectfully.

"Gu Family descendant, Gu Yuan, pays respects to the ancestor!"

Although this true immortal is his paternal grandfather,

but he had only met him once at birth,

Gu Yuan still felt a little nervous in his heart.

Just as he was lost in thought, an old, hoarse voice came faintly from deep within the immortal mausoleum.

Though the voice was not loud, it rang clearly in the depths of everyone's souls.

"Lin Tian, Yuan'er..."

"What matter... disturbs me?"