The Danqing Great World!
The Golden Ancient Emperor, the Old Supreme, and others were hosting a grand banquet to celebrate Gu Youxian's triumphant return from suppressing the rebellion.
"Seniors, why are you making such a big fuss?" Gu Youxian asked, puzzled. He had been in the Danqing Great World for over a decade, during which he had taken action to suppress rebellions more than once. On one occasion, his opponents were four individuals who had comprehended a trace of Immortal King power. In that battle, he fought one against four, ultimately sacrificing a hand to kill them. The entire small universe was shattered by their battle.
That battle was the most difficult he had faced since his debut. Even facing Bu Jingxian at the Supreme realm was not as dangerous as that battle.
That battle completely established his unparalleled reputation in the Danqing Great World. Even those Immortal King experts did not dare to underestimate this "privileged" True Immortal.
At some point, the experts of the Danqing Great World learned that the Holy Emperor mentioned by Emperor Lan shared the surname Gu with him, and he inexplicably gained the label of a "privileged individual."
So what if I'm privileged? My connection is my grandfather. Who in the myriad realms can compare to me, having an invincible grandfather like mine? Find someone and compare!
You need connections to become a privileged individual!
Isn't it normal for me, as a grandson, to bask in the glory of my grandfather?
Gu Youxian not only didn't feel unhappy about the privileged label, but it made him even more proud.
However, the Golden Ancient Emperor and others didn't host a banquet for him after that battle. Although this rebellion wasn't small, his strength had greatly improved through successive battles, and he easily resolved this rebellion. It shouldn't warrant a banquet for him.
"Hahaha, Grand Nephew, today is your 500,000th birthday."
The Golden Ancient Emperor patted Gu Youxian's shoulder, laughing heartily.
"This…"
Gu Youxian didn't know what to say. If he didn't think carefully, he would have forgotten his own birthday.
"I knew you'd forget, but we elders are very concerned about you," the Old Supreme said with a smile.
"That's right. On the day you were born, the Tianhuang Star underwent dramatic changes, with various phenomena arising. It was impossible not to pay attention," another person said with a smile.
"Hey, Old Wang, can you not mention those old things? Was your attention in the past well-intentioned?" someone else said with a laugh and a scold.
"Why isn't it well-intentioned? I think you're the one with bad intentions!" Old Wang retorted.
"Tch, we all knew what everyone was thinking back then. Weren't we worried about another Desolate Ancient Emperor emerging?"
"Nonsense, I wasn't worried at all!"
"Me neither!"
"Add one!"
"…"
The Old Supreme came to Gu Youxian's side and said with a helpless smile, "Your seniors are just like this. They kept bickering in the various forbidden zones, and it hasn't changed now that they're working together."
"I think it's pretty good," Gu Youxian said with a smile.
He naturally knew the reason why he received so much attention when he was born. Back then, the life forbidden zones and the outside world could be said to be two opposing camps. The beings outside the life forbidden zones were afraid that the Supreme Ancient Emperors within the forbidden zones would launch a dark upheaval, while the Supreme Ancient Emperors within the life forbidden zones were worried that the Great Emperors and Ancient Emperors of the outside world would suppress them.
However, the fact that they can joke about it now shows that they no longer care about the past.
"Come, Grand Nephew, this is your birthday gift."
At this moment, the Golden Ancient Emperor waved his hand, and a wisp of chaotic aura appeared in the center of the crowd.
"Primordial Xuanhuang Qi!"
Gu Youxian's eyes showed surprise.
"Golden Ancient Emperor, what a generous gift," others also said in surprise.
The Golden Ancient Emperor flicked his hair and said with a smile, "Just average, just average!"
He seemed humble, but everyone could see the pride in his eyes.
The Old Supreme shook his head and said, "Fortunately, I have some savings after living for so many years."
As he spoke, he took out a fist-sized piece of green metal, exuding an aura of immortality. It was Immortal Green Gold.
"I said, you're all being so generous, it's making it difficult for us! But I'm also lucky. I obtained an Immortal Herb in the Danqing Great World," Old Wang said with a chuckle, taking out an Immortal Herb that exuded a rich Immortal Qi and powerful vitality.
This Immortal Herb was shaped like a Qilin, lifelike, and was actually a Qilin Longevity Herb.
"Damn, Old Wang, you're the one being really generous. Son of a b*tch, with you doing this, I can't even offer my Eternal Blue Gold."
"That's right, that's right!"
The others glared at Old Wang. If they had known Old Wang was being so generous, they should have taken theirs out first. Although Immortal Gold is extremely precious, it's still inferior to Immortal Herbs.
The others also took out their gifts for Gu Youxian one after another, without exception, all of them were Immortal Gold.
In just a moment, Gu Youxian had gathered nine Immortal Golds, as well as Primordial Xuanhuang Qi and a Qilin Longevity Herb.
"Seniors, these gifts are too precious. This junior absolutely cannot accept them."
This was the first time Gu Youxian had directly faced so much Immortal Gold. Although the Gu family had great power and a deep foundation, no matter how great the power or how deep the foundation, it couldn't change the fact that the Gu family's history was only 500,000 years. These seniors in front of him, the youngest, the Golden Ancient Emperor, had millions of years of experience, and the Old Supreme was even more so, having lived from the Primordial Heavenly Realm era to the present. The Gu family's foundation, apart from experts, other materials, such as Immortal Gold, definitely couldn't compare to their accumulation.
"Don't you consider us seniors?" the Golden Ancient Emperor asked with a frown.
"Of course!" Gu Youxian nodded emphatically.
"Since you consider us seniors, have you ever heard a saying? A gift from an elder cannot be refused!" the Golden Ancient Emperor said seriously.
"This junior…"
"Stop with the 'junior, junior.' Quickly put the things away. The colors are too dazzling. We still have to eat."
"That's right. If the banquet doesn't start soon, we're all going to starve to death."
"Put them away, put them away."
After listening to everyone's words, Gu Youxian had no choice but to put the things away.
"Then this junior will thank you seniors," Gu Youxian said with cupped fists.
"What's there to thank? Speaking of which, you are the Holy Emperor's direct grandson, the Holy Grandson. We are just the Holy Emperor's subjects. If anyone should be thanking, it's us thanking you for giving us the opportunity to curry favor," Old Wang said with a chuckle.
"Old Wang, you've finally said something human," someone next to him said with a laugh.
"Go to hell, what you said before wasn't human," Old Wang said with a laugh and a scold.
The Old Supreme patted Gu Youxian on the shoulder and said, "Accept it with peace of mind. We old guys were able to become Immortals because of the Holy Emperor and Empress Houtu. We have no ability to repay the Emperor and Empress, and your father doesn't need our repayment, so we have no choice but to place our gratitude on you. If you accept it, our Dao hearts will be clearer, and the road ahead will be easier."
"So, accepting it benefits us the most!"
"With their foundation, they could have broken through to become Immortal Kings long ago, but they have too many concerns in their hearts, and their Dao hearts have flaws. After today, it won't be long before they break through."
At this time, the Golden Ancient Emperor also said.
Gu Youxian nodded, then asked, "Senior Golden Ancient Emperor, are you the same as them?"
"You mean me?"
The Golden Ancient Emperor raised his head proudly upon hearing this and said, "I don't want to be like them, so wishy-washy, with so many thoughts in my heart. The fact that I have become an Immortal King is the best explanation."
"Yes, yes, yes, you're the most carefree among us. I don't know who it was who cut themselves off with a knife during their prime and sealed themselves in divine source."
Someone immediately teased.
"Damn it, a hero doesn't mention his past bravery, nor should he mention his past embarrassment. If you're not convinced, come out and fight me."
The Golden Ancient Emperor joined the banquet with an angry look.
"Tch, who's afraid of who? But wait until I break through. Do you dare to drink with me now?"
"Why wouldn't I dare? Come!"
"Come!"
"I bet the Golden Ancient Emperor will win, one low-grade source crystal."
"Then I bet Old Bi, also one low-grade source crystal."
In an instant, the birthday banquet originally held for Gu Youxian turned into a place for them to play and joke.
Gu Youxian looked at these seniors and felt somewhat moved in his heart.
"Holy Grandson!"
At this moment, Emperor Lan appeared at the banquet at some point.
"Senior Emperor Lan," Gu Youxian said with a slight bow.
"Woof woof woof!"
Not only did Emperor Lan come, but also Black Dragon and Li Wangba.
This dog and turtle have been living very comfortably these years, using sacred herbs as snacks, divine herbs as meals, and even coveting the Immortal Herbs of other forces. If Emperor Lan hadn't suppressed them, I'm afraid the Danqing Great World would have been turned upside down by them without those rebels.
However, strangely, even though they ate so many resources, their cultivation didn't increase rapidly. If it were a pig, it would have already proven the Dao to become a Supreme.
So Emperor Lan always scolded them for being inferior to a pig.
"Senior Black Dragon, Senior Li Wangba," Gu Youxian was very polite to them, which made them feel very favorable towards Gu Youxian.
"Our strength hasn't recovered, so we can only steal… no, bring you a divine herb."
Black Dragon almost let it slip, but fortunately Li Wangba reminded him in time.
Gu Youxian knew their situation, so he said, "Seniors, you might as well keep it for yourselves. Consider it a gift from this junior."
"Really?" Black Dragon's eyes lit up.
Upon seeing this, Li Wangba slapped him on the head with a claw and muttered "Useless," then said to Gu Youxian, "Then thank you!"
"Woof woof woof!"
Black Dragon immediately spoke ill of Li Wangba. Damn it, you just said I was useless. I thought you would refuse, but you only added a thank you to your words. I thought you were so promising!
Emperor Lan shook his head helplessly. He said, "I won't give you vulgar things like Immortal Gold and Immortal Herbs. I have a cultivation technique here that's quite suitable for you."
"Woof woof woof!"
Black Dragon immediately looked at Emperor Lan.
Emperor Lan didn't say much. He just flickered his eyes, and a ray of divine light entered Gu Youxian's body.
Gu Youxian's whole body shook, and a vast but well-organized piece of information appeared in his mind.
"Primordial Three Lives Technique!"
Gu Youxian's expression changed, and he involuntarily spoke out the cultivation technique that Emperor Lan had transmitted to him.
The others all came over, naturally curious about the cultivation technique that Emperor Lan had transmitted.
"Emperor Lan, are you crazy? Are you trying to harm him?" Black Dragon's voice was extremely anxious.
The others' expressions suddenly changed, looking at Emperor Lan in confusion. They believed that Emperor Lan would not harm Gu Youxian, but Black Dragon's tone was so anxious, further indicating that this cultivation technique was not simple.
And they didn't notice that when Gu Youxian said "Primordial Three Lives Technique," a glint of light flashed in Li Wangba's eyes, which were no bigger than sesame seeds. He didn't say anything, but quietly watched.
"Kid, don't casually cultivate this technique just because of its power," Black Dragon said.
Emperor Lan just smiled and didn't say anything, seemingly intentionally letting Black Dragon continue.
"Senior Black Dragon, why is that?" Gu Youxian asked curiously.
Black Dragon's eyes were solemn. He said, "Primordial…" As he said this, he carefully looked around, and after confirming that he didn't feel any palpitations, he continued, "Primordial, in our Chaos, is a taboo-like existence. Even Dao-Breaking experts don't dare to mention his real name."
Gu Youxian's expression didn't change. He asked, "Was the Primordial Three Lives Technique created by Primordial?"
Black Dragon nodded. He said, "The Primordial Three Lives Technique is a technique that surpasses the Great Dao. In our Chaos, several powerful existences cultivated this technique and successfully became Dao-Breaking experts, but… their final fate was miserable. They all became part of Primordial."
The others' expressions changed upon hearing this.
"So, this technique is bait?" Gu Youxian said.
"Yes, and no!"
At this time, Emperor Lan spoke.
"When Primordial publicized this technique, he said that the creatures who cultivated this technique would either become part of him in the end, or replace him."
"That's an existence that surpasses Dao-Breaking. Who can replace him?" Black Dragon said angrily.
"If that's the case, this technique is really interesting!"
At this time, the Golden Ancient Emperor narrowed his eyes, his face full of 'I'm very interested'.
The Old Supreme and others also looked eager to try. They were all protagonists of their respective eras, and they had all walked against the heavens to get to where they are now. The more challenging things were, the more interested they were.
"A bunch of lunatics!" Black Dragon shook his head. He wasn't from the Red Dust Realm, so he naturally wouldn't understand them.
"Don't even think about it. There are conditions for cultivating this technique. I've observed for a long time, and only the Holy Grandson is suitable."
Emperor Lan's words extinguished the interest of the Golden Ancient Emperor and the others.
"Have you thought it over? If you really cultivate this technique, there's no turning back," Black Dragon looked at Gu Youxian seriously.
Gu Youxian smiled and said, "I believe in my grandfather!"
"…" Black Dragon.
Damn it, how could I forget about Gu Changsheng.
Gu Changsheng is also an existence that has surpassed Dao-Breaking. With him around, Gu Youxian will at least be fine. Maybe he can really replace Primordial.
Black Dragon glanced at Emperor Lan, and Emperor Lan returned a smug look.
Little brat, I know how strong the Holy Emperor is. Don't even mention Primordial, even ten thousand Primordials are no match for the Holy Emperor.
After the banquet ended, Gu Youxian returned to his residence.
He had gained a lot today. Thinking of the many Immortal Golds he had received today, the first thing he thought of wasn't to fuse these Immortal Golds into his natal weapon, the Heavenly Map, but to think about another matter.
I won the bet. With Murong's personality, she will definitely honor the agreement. Should I start preparing the betrothal gifts in advance?
