Chapter 42: Emerging from Seclusion, the Future Lord of the Gu Family

When Gu Yuan stepped out of the Bronze Immortal Coffin,

and set foot again upon the starry sky of the inner universe,

he felt his connection to this world grow tighter.

He could clearly sense,

the trajectory of every star,

and the birth‑and‑death rhythm of each law.

As if whenever he wished,

a single thought could reshape this inner universe opened by the ancestor.

The premise is that the ancestor does not object,

otherwise, with the ancestor's power a single thought could stop his actions.

This is the Pi Qiao Realm, the terrifying control that comes after Opening the Three Thousand Worlds.

"Grandfather, I feel… I think I can control your world now."

Gu Yuan said uncertainly to the ancestor.

Hearing this, the ancestor not only did not get angry, but burst into hearty laughter.

"Hahaha! Good! Very good!"

"If you can control, it shows your Dao has already begun to surpass my Dao! That is a great blessing!"

In the ancestor's laughter,

there was genuine delight and pride.

"From today onward, this inner universe is yours. From now on, this place is your private training ground."

"Ah? This… how can that be?" Gu Yuan hurriedly waved his hand, "This is your…"

He originally wanted to say "this is your tomb,"

but the words stopped at his lips, feeling inappropriate,

and he forced them back.

"There's nothing that can't be done."

The ancestor waved his hand, with a nonchalant expression,

"I too should find a new place to sleep; this coffin has lain for hundreds of thousands of years, almost developing feelings, time for a change of taste."

"Besides, now that your Dao foundation is established, you should have your own training ground. You, the Qilin son of the Gu Family, the future Immortal Emperor, cannot be without a proper place to cultivate, can you?"

The ancestor's words left Gu Yuan unable to argue.

He could only bow respectfully:

"Thank you, Grandfather."

"Enough, no need to keep thanking. We're family, no need for formalities."

The ancestor patted his shoulder,

"You've been in seclusion for a month; those little ones outside must be getting impatient. Let's go out."

Saying that, he led Gu Yuan with a single step out of the inner universe.

……

……

Gu Family's Divine Island, beyond the restricted area.

The family head Gu Lin Tian and Third Elder Gu Xue Dao,

have been here, guarding for a full month.

During this month,

the two of them never left a step, personally stationed,

turning the entire restricted zone into an absolute life‑prohibited area.

Not even a fly would dare to enter.

"Brother, how long do you think it will take for Yuan'er to emerge this time?"

Gu Xue Dao sat cross‑legged on a massive stone,

asking somewhat bored.

"It's already been a month with no sign; nothing's happening, right?"

Though he had great confidence in both the ancestor and Gu Yuan,

the feat of Opening the Three Thousand Worlds was unprecedented in all ages,

and the longer it dragged on, the more uncertain he felt.

"Shut your crow's mouth!"

Gu Lin Tian's eyes flashed, and he said irritably,

"With father personally protecting, what could go wrong?"

Yet in his eyes, which occasionally glanced toward the depths of the restricted zone, a faint, hard‑to‑detect worry lingered.

After all, that was his own son.

At that moment, the space deep within the restricted zone suddenly rippled.

Immediately, two figures stepped slowly out of the ripple.

It was the ancestor and Gu Yuan.

"Father! Yuan'er!"

"Ancestor! Yuan'er!"

Gu Lin Tian and Gu Xue Dao,

At the moment they emerged, he sprang up from the ground in a sudden bound,

His face full of excitement and joy, he charged forward in a single sprint.

"How is it, Yuan'er? Did you succeed?"

Gu Lin Tian seized Gu Yuan's arm in one hand, scrutinizing him up and down; his tense expression was as if he were examining a priceless treasure.

Gu Yuan looked at his father's and third uncle's concerned gazes, felt warmth in his heart, and smiled, nodding.

"Hmm, succeeded."

"Hahaha! Excellent!"

Gu Xue Dao slapped his thigh excitedly,

"I knew it—my nephew stepping forward must achieve immediate success!"

"Quick—let third uncle see how powerful you are now!"

As he said so, he reached out to probe Gu Yuan's internal cultivation.

However, his hand, only half extended, was repelled by an invisible force.

Immediately after, a terrifying aura that made his heart race flashed away from Gu Yuan's body.

That aura, though only a moment long, contained a supreme imperial resonance that surpasses the Ten Thousand Dao, governing the birth and death of three thousand worlds,

yet even Gu Xue Dao, a supreme powerhouse,

felt a sudden astonishment!

His body, uncontrollably, kicked back, retreating three steps!

His face was written with horror!

"This... this is..."

He pointed at Gu Yuan, his mouth open for a long time, unable to utter a single word.

Beside him, Gu Lin Tian's pupils also contracted sharply!

Although he was not knocked back like Gu Xue Dao,

he still clearly felt that aura!

Heavenly Emperor Body!

Moreover, it was the Ten Thousand Dao Emperor Body, formed from three thousand different Daoic laws!

Though still immature, that intrinsic pressure was genuine!

"Pi Qiao Realm... consolidating Heavenly Emperor Body..."

Gu Lin Tian stared at his son, murmuring to himself; the face that was always full of authority now also bore shock.

He knew his son had created a miracle even he could not imagine!

"Alright, stop standing here like fools."

The Old Patriarch looked at his two sons' naïve expressions and shook his head with a hint of amusement.

Although he himself was even more shocked when he first saw it.

"Yuan'er has just emerged from the seal; his foundation is unstable and needs time to consolidate."

"Send the order: three days later, in the Supreme Hall, convene the whole‑clan assembly."

The Old Patriarch's gaze swept over Gu Lin Tian and Gu Xue Dao, and his voice became exceedingly solemn.

"At that time, I will, before the entire clan, announce something."

"From now on, Gu Yuan shall be the Gu Family's sole Young Master—the sole heir of the next generation's head!"

"His status equals that of the family head! See him as you would see Lin Tian, as you would see me!"

"All his commands are the Gu Family's Supreme Decree!"

Boom!

Though the Old Patriarch's words were not loud, each word,

echoed in Gu Lin Tian and Gu Xue Dao's hearts like a thunderclap!

The sole Young Master!

Status equal to the family head!

Command equals Supreme Decree!

This is no longer a simple establishment of an heir!

It is literally... handing all future authority of the Gu Family directly into Gu Yuan's hands!

This means that from today, Gu Yuan will no longer be merely the most favored legitimate scion.

He will be, by name and right, above all elders,

above all clan members, the future—master of the Gu Family!

"Father..." Gu Lin Tian opened his mouth, about to speak.

"What? Do you have objections?" the Old Patriarch glanced at him.

"No... I dare not!" Gu Lin Tian hurriedly bowed his head, "Child, at your command!"

He knew what his father's decision meant.

This means that the Gu Family would spare no effort, regardless of cost, to cultivate Gu Yuan!

Using the entire foundation of the Eternal Life Clan, they would nurture a future Immortal Emperor, perhaps even a higher existence!

"Yuan'er, do you have any objections?" the Old Patriarch looked at Gu Yuan again.

"Grandson... it's entirely up to grandpa."

Gu Yuan bowed deeply.

He knew that from this moment on, the burden on his shoulders was no longer the same.

But he had not the slightest fear.

Because behind him stood the entire Gu Family!

With such a family as his backing, he had the confidence and ability to face all future challenges!

His goal was the pinnacle of the myriad heavens and worlds!