Chapter 45: Investing in the Heavenly Emperor Father

The entire Supreme Hall square was deathly silent.

Everyone's gaze gathered on the high platform, on that father and son.

Their brains had completely crashed, unable to think.

What was happening before their eyes had completely surpassed their comprehension.

That is the Immortal Body Origin!

Perhaps it is the key to the True Immortal Realm!

It is what countless supreme powerhouses dream of,

even worth launching an Eternal War, with rivers of blood, to vie for this ultimate treasure!

But now, the Young Master of the Gu Family, … would so nonchalantly give it to his own father?

What magnanimity!

What grandeur!

And what … deep father‑son affection!

On the viewing seats, the Dragon Emperor of the Ancestral Dragon Nest,

watching this scene, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

He subconsciously glanced behind him, at the Dragon Clan Prince who was looking at Gu Yuan with envy and jealousy.

Then he thought of his own son,

who usually fights over a bit of resources with his brothers, scrambling like squabbling chickens.

Comparing people to people, it's infuriating!

Without comparison, there is no harm!

"Cough cough…"

The Imperial Lord of Ancient Imperial Mountain also blushed.

He recalled his own few unworthy offspring,

who, in their open and covert struggle for the Imperial Lord's position, nearly tore Ancient Imperial Mountain apart.

Look at the Gu Family's family ethos!

Look at the Gu Family's Young Master!

This gap is too huge!

On the high platform.

Gu Lin Tian looked at the Immortal Body Origin his son handed over, and remained motionless for a long time.

He did not not want it.

Saying he didn't want it would be false.

At his realm, wanting to advance even a step is as hard as climbing to heaven.

And this Indestructible Immortal Body Origin is undoubtedly the greatest hope he can currently see.

Greater than the hope of the great world.

After all, the Immortal Body is originally the keystone to opening the True Immortal Realm.

But at least, he cannot accept it so easily.

"Yuan'er, your intentions, I, as father, have taken them to heart."

Gu Lin Tian drew a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his excitement, his voice turning somewhat hoarse.

"But this object is too precious."

"This is your opportunity, the spoils you seized from another realm, and rightfully belongs to you."

"As father, I cannot take your opportunity."

Gu Yuan, hearing this, secretly laughed inside.

"Look, look at my old man—gets the advantage and then acts cute."

"Saying he doesn't want it with his mouth, his eyes are practically glued to it."

"But the act still has to be played out fully."

"Father, your words are mistaken."

Gu Yuan said with a solemn expression:

"A treasure is a treasure because it can be put to use. To me, it's like chicken ribs—tasteless to eat, a pity to discard. But for you, Father, it is the ladder to ascend to immortality."

"Although I am untalented, I also understand the principle that when the skin is gone, the hair has nowhere to attach."

"Only when you, Father, become stronger, and only when our Gu Family becomes stronger, can I remain at ease as your Young Master, right?"

"Therefore, from the big picture, having you refine it is the choice that maximizes the Gu Family's interests."

"Speaking selfishly, if you, Father, can become an immortal, then I, as an Immortal Second Generation, will walk out with a straighter back."

His words were reasonable and well‑founded, half‑joking, half‑serious.

They both stated his position and eased the awkwardness of the scene.

Indeed, after hearing Gu Yuan's words, Gu Lin Tian's expression eased considerably.

He looked at his son, his eyes full of gratification.

This kid, not only has heaven‑defying talent, his mind also works quickly.

He knows how to use familial righteousness and personal selfishness to find a way out for himself.

Not bad, not bad.

Having him as a father gives eight parts of bearing.

"Hahaha! Elder brother, just don't refuse!"

Third Elder Gu Xue Dao laughed loudly beside them, breaking the deadlock.

Yuan'er is right! If you use this, it benefits the family more than if he uses it.

Besides, this is your son's filial offering; as his father, what reason do you have not to accept it?

Exactly! Patriarch, the young master's wholehearted filial piety—please accept it!

Grand Elder Gu Linjiang stroked his beard and spoke with a smile.

He now finds Gu Yuan more pleasing to look at the more he looks.

This child not only has good talent and strong fortune, but also his character and vision are beyond reproach.

The family's future is in his hands—rest assured!

With the elders giving him an out, Gu Lin Tian no longer acted pretentiously.

He nodded heavily, a sincere smile appearing on his face.

He reached out his hand, not to take that clump of immortal body essence, but instead he firmly patted Gu Yuan's shoulder.

Good!

Good son!

As your father, I haven't spoiled you for nothing!

Saying that, he then carefully took that clump of undying immortal body essence from Gu Yuan's hand.

It felt warm and smooth to the touch, yet incredibly heavy.

He could clearly sense the immortal power within, enough to make even him tremble.

As your father, I have accepted it!

After I retreat to refine this, if I succeed, our Gu family will gain another true immortal!

Gu Lin Tian held the essence aloft and spoke with heroic vigor.

Congratulations, Patriarch! Congratulations, Patriarch!

Patriarch's divine might! You will surely succeed!

The Gu family members below again burst into earth-shaking cheers.

Gu Yuan watched his father's spirited appearance,

and his heart blossomed with joy.

Using something useless to himself, he exchanged it for his father's great increase in strength and a good reputation as a filial son.

This deal is a bloody profit!

All right, Father, this is just an appetizer.

Gu Yuan again spoke astonishingly.

What?

Appetizer?

The immortal body essence is just an appetizer?

Then what must the main course be?

Everyone's hearts were lifted once again.

Gu Yuan looked at everyone's curious, baby-like expressions and felt amused.

He no longer kept them in suspense, flipping his palm.

Another ball of light appeared in his hand.

This ball of light,

although not as blinding or overbearing as the undying immortal body essence,

but it contains a purity taken to the extreme,

as if formed from countless great dao laws condensing into supreme authority,

yet it caused all the supreme elders present to catch their breath!

This... this is... supreme essence?!

Grand Elder Gu Linjiang again exclaimed in shock, feeling his heart today was a bit insufficient.

These surprises, wave after wave, are too stimulating!