Light Fortress
Chapter 306 - 11: Wonderful Realm_2

Chapter 306: Chapter 11: Wonderful Realm_2

Gu Nanfeng spoke softly, "In fact, instead of calling it a ’wondrous realm,’ I think ’Disaster Realm’ is a more fitting name. Many have lost their lives, those with Titled strength could protect themselves, but in the end, they too retreated in a sorry state..."

Luo Yu was somewhat surprised and asked, "In the end, did no one obtain the sealed items?"

"It was just the chaotic coalescence of spiritual power," Gu Nanfeng said with a smile, shaking his head, "Not everything from a wondrous realm can be taken away... Just like Qingzhong, even if Mr. Gu Changzhi were to wake up, it’s something that can’t be taken with him."

These words seemed to awaken Luo Yu.

He fell into deep thought... That’s right, whether it’s a wondrous realm or a Disaster Realm, fundamentally, it’s the combination of spiritual power and Extraordinary Essence forming an immense field.

He had seen a wondrous realm before... there was one within Changye City.

Renowned as one of the miraculous places, Qingzhong, isn’t that a vast, vast wondrous realm?

"No matter how one cultivates... humans are still insignificant."

Gu Nanfeng said softly, "Climbing a mountain does not mean you have conquered it... The mountain is still the mountain, and you are still you. If the mountain becomes angry, a slight tremble is all it takes, and even if you have the ability to survive, you will still be gravely injured. If an ancient sealed item imbued with hundreds or thousands of years of Extraordinary Essence were to emerge, it would not be an opportunity, but a disaster. Even a Titled Transcendent would have to retreat far away."

"Of course..."

Gu Nanfeng continued with a smile, "I’m speaking of humans, the seven of them excluded."

"... Six," Fatty Luo corrected with a laugh, "Discarding the one sleeping in Qingzhong, one has already gone."

In the Five Continents today, six Divine Thrones still exist.

The vacant Divine Throne... has been confirmed dead.

"Speaking of which... the Outer Continent didn’t dare to covet Snow Forbidden City in recent years, I’ve heard it’s because..." Fatty Luo’s eyebrows danced as he lowered his voice, "The one who’s been confirmed dead was killed by Lord Gu Changzhi!"

Hearing this,

Gu Shen felt a thud in his heart.

He vaguely remembered the words Mr. Gu Changzhi had spoken to him in the Golden Divine Domain...

"I don’t know whether it’s true or false..."

Fatty Luo sounded a bit regretful, murmuring, "The timeline doesn’t seem to quite match, but who can kill a god, if not another god? Mainly because Lord Gu Changzhi has been asleep for so long, we don’t dare to ask..."

Gu Changzhi killed a Divine Throne?

Gu Shen suddenly thought of the Ruler in his sleeve... and the serious warning that Gu Changzhi had given him...

It couldn’t be that this Ruler is a relic of a Divine Throne, right?

...

...

The helicopter was fast.

It arrived above Snow Forbidden City in ten minutes.

The snowfall grew heavier, merging into large flakes.

Looking down at Snow Forbidden City from the sky, it presented a grand and magnificent sight; this ancient "city" was neat and orderly, utterly symmetrical. With the heavy snowfall, it was a vast expanse of white, pure and solemn, awe-inspiring... but the final landing spot was not within Snow Forbidden City. The helicopter continued northward, passing over the city, and descended in a suburban area to the north.

After leaving the helipad by car, it took several more minutes to finally reach the destination.

This residence looked quite similar to the old city’s estate.

There was a pair of stone lions in front of the gate, and the lintel had a plaque with three characters on it.

Hidden Dragon Temple.

Gu Shen was not unfamiliar with these stone lions... He had seen a pair at the entrance to an estate in Lion Alley of the old city district. However, in terms of carving craftsmanship, lifelike presence, this one was far more superior, majestic without anger.

Old Lu’s set of houses was put together rather haphazardly.

But this one... just the gatehouse alone revealed its extraordinariness.

Hidden Dragon... a dragon hidden in the depths.

Or perhaps... a dragon that should not be used?

Gu Nanfeng stared at the lintel plaque, and after a moment of contemplation, said softly, "You’ve put in a lot of effort."

"Not at all, I just hastily prepared a residence due to the rush," Fatty Luo said with a smile as he opened the door, "It’s good... if you don’t find it lacking."

He really did benefit from the glow of the Gu Family Young Master.

Gu Shen steeled himself, but upon entering, he was still taken aback... He was well aware that like Da Du, Changye was a place where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold. Yet, upon opening the door... what appeared was an elegant manor with winding streams.

Manor.

Manor...

"If you’re not satisfied, should I go and arrange for more tomorrow?" Fatty Luo asked cautiously.

"No need, this place is already very good."

Having lived a simple life in the North Continent for eight years, returning to Changye City felt somewhat unfamiliar.

Gu Nanfeng shook his head earnestly, "Really, any residence would do... I’m not particular about it. The old man has spent too much on this manor."

Fatty Luo hastened to laugh and say, "What are you talking about... An empty house is just that, empty..."

Gu Shen fell silent after hearing this.

The last time something made him this silent was when he encountered Judge Tang, the owner of an entire Lipu Street.

Indeed.

There’s always a higher mountain.

Fatty Luo continued with a smile, "Actually, the several small villas adjacent to this one are also vacant. Miss Lu and Brother Gu, if you don’t mind, you can choose one you like and settle down..."

Gu Shen was about to decline politely when Lu Nanjin had already pointed with the scabbard of her long sword, selecting a residence not far away.

"Thanks... I’ll choose that one."

The tip of Lu Nanjin’s sword pointed to a plaque with Fenglai inscribed on it.

The characters for mountain wind, as in mist.

Fenglai, also contains deep meaning; the implication of Fenglai Temple is extremely good... This series of classical and elegant villas all have very refined and ancient names.

Senior Sister Nanjin was not at all polite.

Having reflected for a moment, Gu Shen understood the reason... Because of his lowly background, he still wasn’t very accustomed to others’ "gestures of sympathy," not realizing that this was no longer sympathy, but rather, for the Gu family, treating distinguished guests with proper courtesy was only natural.

This is the most basic understanding.

And not a favor.

Lu Nanjin didn’t even bother with pleasantries... because she didn’t think there was anything to be polite about. Her father was Lu Cheng, holding shares in the Hua Banner, and all these things were just mundane objects.

In reality, she didn’t choose carefully; she simply pointed at random to the one next door.

Coming to Changye was for the sake of practicing sword skill with Gu Nanfeng.

If Gu Nanfeng were to stay here, even if Fatty Luo didn’t mention it, she would also settle nearby... At worst, she would just buy this whole set of villas.

Anything that can be resolved with mundane objects is not an issue.

Seeing the fleeting hesitation on Gu Shen’s face, Fatty Luo understood and smiled, "In fact, the old man and your revered teacher have long been acquainted, always wanting to exchange a few words, but the Grand Judge was reluctant to return to Changye for a long time, so they haven’t met in years. However, their friendship is deep, and he always instructed me to treat the disciples with courtesy should the opportunity arise."

He understood Gu Shen’s thoughts all too well.

This new S-class member of the Judgement Institute, like him, came from an ordinary background and probably had just come into contact with the extraordinary world not long ago... Luo Yu seemed to see his own past self. After some time, Gu Shen would likely come to realize.

Mundane objects.

All of these are mundane objects.

Compared to the responsibilities that a Transcendent must bear... these mundane gifts can’t even be considered small favors.

Truly, they are not worth troubling one’s heart over.

Thus he paused, then continued with a smile, "This is a cluster of villas built in early years, always vacant. The old man also complains that it’s too quiet here. But quiet has its own benefits. Although these small villas are not within Snow Forbidden City and are located in a remote area, their scenic elegance is delightful, perfect for cultivation and meditation. If Brother Gu wishes to immerse himself in cultivation for a while, then choose one to settle down in, so I can also report back to the old man."

His words were sincerely spoken, leaving no room for objection.

Even Chu Ling quietly marveled, "Is this the art of human speech? I seem to be unable to learn it."

Gu Shen inwardly agreed.

In the end, he chose the most appealing of the small villas, a little further away from Lu Nanjin and Gu Nanfeng.

Chunyu.

Soft spring rain, bringing forth new sprouts.

He was currently practicing the "Jingzhe Scroll," and had come to Changye to catch a glimpse of the "Grain Rain Volume." Together, they complete the spring season, which is the first of the Four Seasons Wilderness. The meaning of Chunyu fits well with his intentions.