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Chapter 681 - 421: The Limits of the Universe (Part 2)

Chapter 681: Chapter 421: The Limits of the Universe (Part 2)

When the cork of the jade bottle was pulled out, a terrifying aura erupted from it immediately. However, for Gu Qingfeng in his current state, it was nothing to worry about.

"Heavenly Venerable Blood!"

"It contains Heavenly Venerable Dao Rhythm. Perhaps I can deduce a Heavenly Venerable inheritance from it. Even if that’s not possible, I can refine myself with the Heavenly Venerable Blood and allow my bloodline to transform once more!"

Gu Qingfeng looked at the Heavenly Venerable Blood before him, his eyes flickering slightly.

The power of the Heavenly Venerable Blood was undoubtedly immense.

The reason why Great Emperors constantly emerged in the Ancient Desolate World is related to the Heavenly Venerable bloodline.

After the recent war between the Divine Martial and the Foreign Realm, Gu Qingfeng could clearly understand many matters concerning the Foreign Realm from the information panel and the Hidden Guards.

Despite appearances that the number of Emperor Realm experts in the Ancient Desolate World is not large, since the Ancient Times, there have been at least hundreds of Great Emperors.

Just among the various forbidden areas, the number of Ancient Great Emperors that Gu Qingfeng had slain was no less than three digits.

Looking at the other side, in the Foreign Realm.

The number of Great Emperors could be counted on one hand.

To aspire to become a Great Emperor there is countless times more difficult than in the Ancient Desolate World.

The reason for this is hard not to associate with the Heavenly Venerable Blood.

In comparison,

the Demon Realm is similar as well.

Compared to other Foreign Realms, the number of Great Emperors in the Demon Realm is also significant. Whether it can be compared to the Ancient Desolate World, Gu Qingfeng did not know.

However—

Prior to this,

Gu Qingfeng did emerge from seclusion once.

After all, after three hundred years of seclusion, he needed some rest.

A balance of work and rest,

is the way of cultivation.

...

Gu Qingfeng emerged from seclusion.

The entire Gu Family was shaken.

Many of the younger generation of the Gu Family came to pay their respects.

Seeing the crowd below, Gu Qingfeng also showed a smile.

"Not bad, after three hundred years, my Gu Family’s bloodline has grown tremendously!"

Before he went into seclusion,

the Gu Family had only one hundred and eighty people. Now, the Gu Family’s bloodline consisted of no less than five hundred individuals.

In other words,

in a mere three hundred years, the Gu Family had gained hundreds more descendants.

Gu Qingfeng was naturally very pleased with this result.

The higher the cultivation level, the more difficult it is to bear offspring. However, as the number of the Gu Family’s bloodline increases, it is destined to have even more descendants.

If three hundred years were enough to let the Gu Family surpass five hundred members, in three thousand years, the Gu Family might reach over five thousand or even ten thousand members.

In that case,

the Gu Family could further expand.

For the next six months,

Gu Qingfeng stayed with the Gu Family, occasionally guiding the younger generation in their cultivation, benefiting many.

After all, at Gu Qingfeng’s level, his insights were unmatched by other cultivators. With a glance, he could see the essence, and with a few words, he could enlighten others.

"Subordinate greets the Family Head!"

Within the Gu Family, Gu Peng’s expression was respectful.

Seeing the person before him, Gu Qingfeng also felt a bit sentimental.

"I haven’t seen you in three hundred years, but your cultivation hasn’t advanced much."

For someone who had been by his side for so long, Gu Qingfeng’s feelings were naturally different from those toward others.

After three hundred years,

Gu Peng had reached the ninth layer of the Dao Palace Realm, and the wrinkles around his eyes had disappeared, making him look quite youthful.

This is quite normal.

The Dao Palace Realm grants a lifespan of six thousand years.

Gu Peng, being less than five hundred years old, naturally appeared far from old.

Upon hearing Gu Qingfeng’s words, Gu Peng shook his head with a bitter smile: "My qualifications are dull. Being able to reach the ninth layer of the Dao Palace Realm is already a blessing from the Family Head. Though the hope of proving the Dao and becoming a Saint in this life is dim, I am satisfied!"

This statement,

Gu Peng was not lying.

As the steward of the Gu Family, though he was in the ninth layer of the Dao Palace Realm, even when facing Saints or Quasi-Emperors, they would have to show him some respect.

Moreover, if Gu Qingfeng had not favored him, reaching even the Divine Transformation Realm, or the level of a Great Grandmaster would be uncertain.

Therefore,

Gu Peng had no reason to be dissatisfied.

Hearing this,

Gu Qingfeng shook his head, then flicked a finger, sending a drop of blood shooting into Gu Peng’s body.

In that instant, a terrifying aura erupted from Gu Peng, but it quickly subsided.

"Family Head..."

Gu Peng’s expression was one of surprise, seemingly caught off guard by what had just happened.

Gu Qingfeng said, "I have left a drop of blood in you. This Great Emperor Blood can gradually change your bloodline and enhance your talents.

Refine it well, and proving the Dao and becoming a Saint in the future will not be a problem for you. As for how far you can go, that will depend on your own fortune!"

Saying this,

Gu Qingfeng waved a sleeve, causing a brocade box to fall in front of Gu Peng.

"Inside is an Undying Immortal Medicine. Keep it. If one day you cannot break through to the Great Emperor level and achieve longevity, you can consume this Undying Immortal Medicine and live another life."

"Subordinate... thanks the Family Head!!"

Gu Peng’s expression was complex, and the hand holding the brocade box trembled slightly, words filling his mouth, but he only uttered that sentence.

Gu Peng knew that with such a gift, any words would seem pale and unnecessary.

Both the Great Emperor Blood and the Undying Immortal Medicine were extremely precious.

Now that Gu Qingfeng had directly bestowed them upon him, how could Gu Peng not feel grateful?

"You may leave now. During my absence, the affairs of the Gu Family will still require your attention."

"That is my duty; I will certainly do my utmost!"

Gu Peng respectfully withdrew.

Afterward,

Gu Qingfeng looked outside the Gu Family, where in the Heavenly River twenty zhang away, groups of fish swam, led by the Carp Emperor, which seemed not much different than three hundred years ago.

Only Gu Qingfeng could see that the Carp Emperor had already reached the ninth layer of the Demon Commander level, equivalent to the ninth layer of the Dao Palace Realm.

Just one more step,

and it could break through to the Saint Realm.

At this level,

it could also be called a Demon Lord.

The Carp Emperor’s rapid breakthrough was due to Gu Qingfeng infusing a strand of Great Emperor Blood into its body three hundred years ago.

That strand of Emperor Blood directly changed the Carp Emperor’s bloodline, transforming it into an incomplete Great Emperor bloodline.

Though incomplete, it is still linked with the Great Emperor, making it extraordinary.

Consequently,

the Carp Emperor could quickly rise from a Demon General to the ninth layer of a Demon Commander within a mere three hundred years, only a step away from becoming a Demon Lord akin to a Saint.

Judging by the current situation, the Carp Emperor’s breakthrough shouldn’t take too long.

"A spiritual beast at the Saint level is scarce across the Ancient Desolate World. If cultivated further, it might truly become a significant asset for the Gu Family!"

Gu Qingfeng smiled slightly, intrigued by the Carp Emperor’s future.

Originally,

Gu Qingfeng did not pay much attention to this spiritual beast, raising it just by whim.

However, as the Carp Emperor’s cultivation became more profound, Gu Qingfeng could see even more possibilities.

Spiritual beasts are different from others.

Their lifespan is often longer than cultivators of the same level.

"It’s said that even a spiritual beast at the Enlightenment Realm, akin to Body Refinement, can live for five hundred years, and at the level of a Demon Lord, equivalent to a Saint, have a lifespan of fifty thousand years.

This kind of lifespan surpasses Great Emperors several times over.

For a Demon Emperor at the Quasi-Emperor level, it can live for two hundred thousand years.

Thus, a sufficiently strong spiritual beast can protect a noble family for a long time!"

Gu Qingfeng recalled all the information about spiritual beasts in his mind.

While the realm classification of spiritual beasts is similar to that of demons, their lifespans are entirely different.

The lifespan of demons is akin to that of the Human Clan, while spiritual beasts have a much longer life.

As for how long a Demon Emperor-level spiritual beast that can rival a Great Emperor lives, Gu Qingfeng does not know.

Because until now in the Ancient Desolate World, the highest cultivation level among spiritual beasts had only reached the Demon Emperor level equivalent to a Quasi-Emperor, living for a full two hundred thousand years, making it akin to a living fossil.

As for the Demon Emperor Realm, there isn’t a single one.

This is also understandable.

After all, nurturing a powerful spiritual beast requires a vast amount of resources, something even the Imperial Clan might not be able to afford.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that Gu Qingfeng was not attentive to the Carp Emperor, even as it grew so quickly. In truth, the Gu Family has invested many resources into it.

Emperor Blood!

It is a resource of its own kind!