Chapter 57: The young master's word alone mobilizes the whole clan's strength to achieve the goal!

Silence.

It took a full ten or more seconds before the old ancestor slowly blinked, then he asked somewhat uncertainly:

"Yuan'er, what did you just... say? Grandfather is old and a bit hard of hearing, I didn't catch it."

From the other end of the jade talisman came Gu Yuan's clear and calm voice.

"Grandfather, I said, I want to move this entire Sanqian Zhou back to our family."

This time, the old ancestor heard clearly.

Every word was heard crystal clear.

Then...

"Ha ha..."

Immediately after, his laughter grew louder and louder, becoming impossible to restrain.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

The earth-shaking peal of laughter reverberated throughout the inner cosmos,

causing countless stars to tremble, and the chaotic energy that had just settled surged violently again.

"Good! Good lad! Good idea to pack it up and bring it home!"

"The level of this world far exceeds that of the Profound Heaven Continent, and you dare to have such a thought—excellent!"

In the old ancestor's laughter lay relief, pride, and a heartfelt appreciation.

Crazy?

Indeed, it's crazy!

To move back a world on par with the Primeval Immortal Realm!

It can be said to be the height of fantastical imagination!

But he likes it!

The path of cultivation is fundamentally about defying heaven!

Without the audacity to blast a hole in the sky, what's the point of cultivating immortality or seeking the Dao?

"My dear grandson, your idea is excellent! Splendid!"

The old ancestor's laughter gradually subsided, but the smile on his face could not be concealed.

He reseated himself on the Bronze Immortal Coffin, and in his deep old eyes sparkled excitement and contemplation.

"But..."

The old ancestor shifted his tone, his expression turning grave.

"Yuan'er, your idea is good, but realizing it would be far more difficult than you imagine."

"Last time we moved the Profound Heaven Continent, it was because that world's origin had been drained over a million years by that Immortal of Longevity to break through the nineteenth stage, and it was merely a higher world."

"But this Sanqian Zhou is completely different; I originally thought it at most matched the Profound Heaven Continent in rank, which is why I believed it could not sustain a true immortal."

"Yet it is everywhere filled with immortal substances that only a true immortal can spawn, indicating its rank is at least on par with a world of my Primeval Immortal Realm, if not stronger."

"To move such a living great world from one end of the boundless chaos sea to the other... its difficulty is no less than having an ant carry a divine mountain."

The old ancestor's voice became immensely solemn.

"This is no longer merely a matter of strength; it involves the application of space, time, causality, fate, and a series of supreme laws."

"Frankly, with my current cultivation, I alone cannot accomplish it."

"Or perhaps only an Immortal King could do it."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan's heart sank slightly.

"Even grandfather can't do it?"

"But..."

The old ancestor shifted his tone again, and a glint of wise scheming flashed in his murky old eyes.

"Just because one person can't do it doesn't mean our Gu family can't."

"What only an Immortal King can do, our Gu family may well be able to."

The old ancestor's voice suddenly rose, full of confidence and domineering authority.

"Yuan'er, listen well."

"Wanting to move Sanqian Zhou, this process may be arduous and may not even be possible, but we must give it a try; from now on, your task needs some adjustments."

"Seeking the World Tree sapling remains your primary objective; this item concerns your future path, and you must obtain it."

"But besides that, Xuan Ce and Lin Jiang have been given a completely new and also most important long-term task!"

"That is—geomancy!"

"I want you to, while ensuring your own safety, traverse every corner of this Sanqian Zhou."

"Record this world's mountains and rivers, veins, and spiritual apertures; analyze how its laws operate; seek its origin core, every anchor point sustaining this world's existence."

"Only then can we study how to dismantle its foundations and move this entire house back to our courtyard intact."

The old ancestor's voice rang out, powerful and resonant!

"Grandfather, I understand."

"Hmm."

The old ancestor nodded satisfiedly,

"Go ahead and do it with peace of mind; family affairs are not your concern."

"From today onward, I will personally preside over the family and begin preparations for this move!"

"I will awaken all the old ones sleeping deep in the mausoleum, and let the entire Gu family—all elders and clansmen—start operating for your goal."

"The Armory Hall must begin researching how to forge immortal bonds strong enough to bind the world."

The Formation Hall will work out how to set up a pulling Great Array that spans the Chaos Sea.

Then begin to simulate how, in the Immortal Realm, to find a foothold for this new world.

In short,

The old ancestor's voice was decisive and resolute.

Even if the possibility of failure is enormous, this is a chance that could let our whole Gu Family take off and become an immortal clan—a tremendous opportunity!

Hearing Grandfather's words that struck the ground like metal, overbearing and peerless, Gu Yuan felt a warm current rise from his heart and spread through his body.

This is family!

This is our support!

No matter how crazy your proposal,

no matter how impractical the idea, they will neither mock you nor doubt you.

Even if we know full well that failure is highly likely,

They will only ask what you need, then spare no effort to help you realize it!

Grandfather...

Gu Yuan's eye sockets felt a bit warm.

Alright, big man, don't go all sniveling.

The old ancestor laughed and scolded, "When necessary, Grandfather will personally cross realms to fight for you."

Remember, go ahead and do it! If the sky collapses, Grandfather will hold it up for you!

Yes!

Gu Yuan gave a heavy nod.

After cutting off communication with the old ancestor, he slowly opened his eyes.

Looking at the desolate, ruined land before him, his gaze,

yet became unprecedentedly bright and fervent.

Sanqian Zhou!

Wait for me!

It won't be long before you have to change your surname to Gu!

Young Master?

Gu Lingjiang and the others saw Gu Yuan finish the communication and rushed forward.

Gu Yuan put away the jade talisman, looked around at everyone,

He faithfully repeated the new order just issued by the old ancestor to them.

When they heard the ultimate goal of "pack up the entire Sanqian Zhou",

Even though these ten supreme powerhouses, accustomed to great storms,

they all stood there stunned, as if turned to stone by a petrification spell.

Each of them widened their eyes, opened their mouths, and their heads buzzed,

They almost thought they were experiencing auditory hallucinations.

What the heck?

They didn't mishear, did they?

The old ancestor and the Young Master are discussing,

whether to move this entire world, which is on par with the Primordial Immortal Realm, back home?

My goodness!

What a fucking insane idea!

Such a scheme, such guts!

It made these million-year-old supreme beings feel a tingling numbness on their scalps!

As for the Profound Heaven Continent, a world on the verge of destruction, to these eighteenth-realm experts it could be moved slowly—what's it worth?

But this Sanqian Zhou is still in its prime!

After a brief silence.

—hiss—!

A wave of sharp intakes of breath rose and fell.

No wonder it's the old ancestor and the Young Master!

The hot-tempered Gu Zhan Supreme stammered, his face flushed red, and after holding it in for a while, managed to utter this sentence.

This... is already beyond our comprehension.

The great elder Gu Lingjiang also shook his head with a wry smile, his face full of shock and awe.

And the Formation Dao Supreme Gu Xuan Ce, upon hearing the task of "geomancing the entire world",

His body trembled violently from extreme excitement!

Move... move the world?!

Using the world as the foundation, lay a heaven-defying Great Array?! Hahaha! If I could participate in such a world-shaking endeavor in this lifetime, I, Gu Xuan Ce, would die with no regrets! Die with no regrets!

His gaze toward Gu Yuan was no longer that of looking at the Young Master, but like looking at a... creator god walking among mortals!

Seeing everyone's shock beyond words, Gu Yuan also felt a secret delight.

He cleared his throat and spoke in a deep voice:

Elders, this matter concerns the eternal foundation of my Gu Family's future, and also concerns my future path; I hope you will lend your strong support!

We, willing to serve the Young Master, would go through fire and water, and face ten thousand deaths without hesitation!

Ten Supremes, a hundred Holy Sages, all kneeling on one knee in unison,

Their voices were filled with an unprecedented fervor and determination!

You're joking!

This is no longer a simple family mission!

This could allow them, as well as their descendants,

They would have the chance to bathe in immortal substance and gain long life—a tremendous blessing!

Not to mention going through fire and water!

Now Gu Yuan has them go tear apart a Heavenly Emperor with their bare hands,

They all dare to howl and charge forward!

"Good!"

Gu Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

He swept his gaze over this desolate Guilty Prefecture and said:

"The resentment here soars to the heavens, the laws are in chaos, and it is not suitable to linger."

"Our most urgent task is to leave this place first, find a location with good information flow, and make it our next foothold."

"Uncle Xuan Ce, this task is up to you."