Chapter 9: Your mission is to enjoy

The Ancestor's gaze fell upon Gu Yuan; the entire Supreme Hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone held their breath, even the Family Head, Gu Lin Tian,

they all felt a mix of curiosity and anticipation, watching their own father and son.

They all wondered what position the Ancestor would give this junior lord, who had achieved an unparalleled feat and was hailed as the family's auspicious omen.

Would he be granted an honorary title of 'Grand Marshal of Conquest' in name only, to show honor?

Or would he be bestowed endless cultivation resources so he could cultivate in peace?

Or perhaps,

directly establish him as the sole heir to the next generation's family head, announcing it to the whole clan?

Gu Yuan also felt a bit nervous.

He sat on that Chaotic Divine Jade Throne, his backside feeling cool and breezy, yet his heart burned hot.

With such a great achievement this time, Grandfather surely has to give me something good, right?

An immortal artifact? An immortal art? Or perhaps directly bestow a baptism so I can ascend in a single step?

Although I know ascending in a single step is unrealistic,

the Eternal Clan values foundations above all, but fantasizing a little isn't against the law.

Just as Gu Yuan was letting his mind wander, the Ancestor's aged and solemn voice slowly sounded.

"Gu Yuan."

"Grandson is here."

Gu Yuan hurriedly rose and respectfully replied.

The Ancestor looked at him, a hint of a smile appearing in his cloudy eyes,

He did not directly announce any appointment, but instead asked a seemingly unrelated question.

"Yuan'er, do you know why our Gu Family wages war on other realms?"

As soon as this question was posed, not only Gu Yuan was stunned, but the elders below also exchanged bewildered glances.

Why wage war?

Isn't it just for resources, for techniques, for the world's origin, to make the family stronger?

This is what all Eternal Clans do; it's an instinct etched into their bones.

Although Gu Yuan thought the same in his heart,

but he knew that since the Ancestor asked this, the answer certainly wouldn't be that simple.

He pondered for a moment, then answered carefully:

"In response, Grandfather, I believe it is so that our Gu Family may forever stand at the peak of this endless myriad of worlds, and so that the glory of our Gu Family may shine through the ages, never to fade."

These words sounded noble and proper, also counting as a standard answer.

However, the Ancestor shook his head.

"You're half right."

He extended a withered finger, pointing at everyone in the hall,

from the Family Head Gu Lin Tian, to the Senior Elder Gu Linjiang, and then to each of the Supreme Elders.

"We wage war, we plunder, we make our family strong—ultimately, what is it for?"

The Ancestor's voice paused, his gaze finally returning to Gu Yuan, becoming exceedingly gentle.

"It is so that our descendants need not, like us, struggle to survive amidst blood and fire."

"It is so that our descendants can stand on our shoulders to behold higher and farther vistas."

"It is so that our descendants are born already in Rome, and can decide who is the mule and who is the horse!"

These words struck like a thunderbolt, deafening and shocking!

Within the Supreme Hall, all the elders trembled, their eyes bursting with unprecedented light.

So that's how it is!

They had always thought,

that waging war was for the family's continuation.

but they never expected that, in the Ancestor's eyes, the ultimate purpose of waging war was actually for the descendants!

It is so that heavenly prodigies like the young lord,

can have the qualification to freely display their talent, and can have the right to choose their own lives!

Gu Lin Tian's tiger eyes even filled with tears as he eagerly gazed at his own father.

He understood.

His father was paving the way for Yuan'er, using an external conquest to present the grandest celebration for Yuan'er's rise!

Gu Yuan was also completely dumbfounded.

He never imagined the Ancestor would say such words.

He had thought he was merely using the family's power to avoid systemic risks and seek personal gain.

but he never imagined that, in the eyes of these top existences of the family,

he, Gu Yuan, himself is the family's greatest benefit!

His everything is the family's everything!

At this moment, an indescribable warm current surged from his heart, instantly spreading through his limbs and bones.

Is this what family is?

Is this what it feels like to have someone behind you?

"So, Yuan'er."

The Old Ancestor's voice sounded again, pulling Gu Yuan back from shock to reality.

"Regarding this expedition, your mission is not to charge into battle, nor to strategize behind the scenes."

The Old Ancestor looked at him and said, word by word:

"Your mission is only one."

"That is, to cultivate in peace, grow up, and then… enjoy the feast prepared for you!"

"Everything in that world—its resources, its essence, its laws—will be yours to possess, forming the foundation for your path to immortality!"

"As for those so-called Dark Supremes, the so-called sources of turmoil…"

The Old Ancestor's tone became casual, yet it carried an undeniable aura of dominance.

"We will help you clear away all obstacles."

"You only need to, after the war ends, go and reap the fruits of victory, and that will be enough."

Boom!

The Old Ancestor's words were like bombs, exploding in everyone's hearts!

Crazy!

This is simply crazy!

Mobilizing the entire clan's strength to launch a cross-world war,

just to give a gift to a boy who hasn't even started cultivating?

just to let him cultivate in peace and pave the way for him?

What an indulgence!

What an overbearing act!

The elders below stared, mouths agape wide enough to fit an egg.

They had imagined the Old Ancestor would reward the young master heavily, but never expected it to be this way!

This is no longer a reward; it's packing up an entire other world and making it the young master's private property!

The red-haired supreme Gu Xue Dao opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but could only blurt out: "Holy shit… you can even play like this?"

His gaze toward Gu Yuan was filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

Back then, he had risked life and limb in the outer battlefield to break through to the Supreme realm, breaking his bones more than once.

Now, this kid doesn't have to do anything, and someone just delivers a whole world to his doorstep,

worried he might choke, they even removed all the bones for him first!

Comparing people makes you die of anger!

Grand Elder Gu Linjiang also let out a long sigh, then his face broke into a relieved smile.

He understood the Old Ancestor's deep intention.

This is not just indulgence; it's an investment!

Investing in Gu Yuan means investing in the future of the whole clan!

Using the resources of an entire world,

to nurture a future immortal!

No matter how you calculate it, this deal is a sure profit!

Gu Lin Tian was even more excited, his face flushing red as he sprang to his feet and bowed deeply to the Old Ancestor.

"Father's foresight is profound; child… I thank Father on behalf of Yuan'er!"

He knew that from today onward, Gu Yuan's status in the clan would be unshakable by anyone!

He will be the rightful, sole, future master!

And Gu Yuan, at this moment, was completely dazed.

He felt his head buzzing, unable to turn his thoughts.

"My mission… is to enjoy?"

"What the heck?"

I've worked my ass off, making up lies and acting, fooling the whole family into exhaustion, only to find out my mission is just to lie flat?

"This… this is just too awesome?!"

He felt like a gamer who had just cheated, about to report himself to customer service, when the service instead emailed him: "Dear player, we detected you using a cheat; we've decided to give you the whole game as your cheat—happy gaming!"

Unbelievable!

It's really too unbelievable!

"How about it, Yuan'er, you don't want to?" the Old Ancestor asked, smiling at the dazed Gu Yuan.

"I'm willing! Grandson is willing! Grandson is willing beyond willingness!"

Gu Yuan shuddered back to his senses, quickly nodding and bowing, afraid the Old Ancestor might change his mind.

No joke—only an idiot would refuse such a good thing!

His appearance drew a wave of good-natured laughter from the hall.

Even the usually stern Grand Elder Gu Linjiang couldn't help but chuckle.

"Alright." The Old Ancestor waved his hand, signaling everyone to quiet down.

"Since it's decided, then everyone go prepare."

He glanced at Gu Yuan, his eyes full of affection.

"Yuan'er, stay. I promised you I would personally lay your foundation."

"From today on, you'll move to my mausoleum… cough, my place to live, until you embark on the path of cultivation."

Personally laying the foundation for the young master!

And must personally teach!

The elders in the main hall were shocked once again.

Such treatment, let alone the Gu Family, even if one gazes over the whole Immortal Realm, from ancient times to now, has never been heard of!

A living True Immortal, to be a mortal's personal tutor?

If this gets out, who would dare believe it?

All the elders' looks at Gu Yuan had changed from envy to utter awe.

They knew, a future supreme star was rising slowly before their eyes.

"Yes, Grandfather!"