Chapter 263: Suspected Sacred Body? Enough is Enough!

Suspected Sacred Body? Enough is Enough!

Despite Sage Jian Chen's displeasure, there was no other choice at the moment.

The decision rested entirely in Gu Changge's own hands, and even the mighty Sword Sect could not forcefully take him back and compel him to join their ranks.

Hatred could only be directed towards those Sword Sect Elders who, in pursuit of some benefits, leaked the news immediately!

Even though he had rushed to the Northern Domain as soon as possible, he still couldn't create a time difference with the other three Holy Lands.

Soon, under the leadership of Gu Zhan, three Sages also arrived at the entrance of the Council Hall.

As the Family Head, Gu Zhan felt an immense pressure at this moment and couldn't help but wipe his forehead.

On ordinary days in the Northern Domain, the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm was already the peak of strength!

Yet today, for the sake of the youngster Changge, four Sage Realm powerhouses had come all the way from Central State!

They were at the same Realm as the Gu Family Ancestor.

And they were all here for Gu Changge alone.

Not to mention, aside from their own formidable strength, what was more terrifying was the power each represented!

Even Gu Zhan, in the presence of these individuals, dared not say much for fear of misspeaking, and could only properly lead them to the Council Hall.

Watching the Young Master, who sat at the main seat, casually conversing with the Sword Sect Elders without any sign of intimidation, he couldn't help but lament that he was truly no match...

The future would indeed belong to the younger generation.

Gu Changge and the many Elders accompanying him in the hall all turned their gaze toward the newcomers.

Several Gu Family Elders quickly stood up.

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But Gu Changge remained as calm as still water; these people were here to win him over, and he had nothing to fear.

After a casual glance, he felt that although these individuals were indeed in the Sage Realm, they probably did not possess the strength of the Ancestor.

The Ancestor had already achieved Perfection in the Star Drawing Sage and was only a step away from reaching the Moon Unification True Monarch Realm.

"Little Friend is truly a heaven-sent talent, I, Li He, specifically came to invite you to join the Immortal Ascension Sect."

"I'm not sure what benefits Daoist Fellow Jian Chen has offered just now, but on that basis, my Immortal Ascension Sect is willing to add another thirty percent!"

"What the Sword Sect can offer, my Immortal Ascension Sect can afford as well."

As soon as he stepped into the Council Hall, Li He of the Immortal Ascension Sect's eyes lit up; indeed, he was a Talent of Dao Body!

After casually glancing at the Sword Sect Elder, he smiled lightly and spoke confidently.

Unapologetically, leaving no face for the Sword Sect.

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"I have already promised Little Friend Gu a Heaven Rank Top Grade Flying Sword, I wonder if your Immortal Ascension Sect is willing to offer a Heavenly Grade Supreme Treasure?"

Jian Chen snorted coldly, not waiting for Gu Changge to reply, and directly questioned Sage Li He.

As expected, hearing this, the person frowned slightly.

A Heaven Rank Top Grade Flying Sword, the Sword Sect was really spending a fortune!

Of the four Sages present, the treasures they used were probably only at Heaven Rank Top Grade, none could bring out a Heavenly Grade Supreme Treasure!

Only after a slight glance, he noticed that Gu Changge's talent might not be as great as the Fifth Saint Son who joined the Immortal Ascension Sect decades ago.

Back then, they had not promised such substantial benefits!

For a moment, he was somewhat uncertain why the Sword Sect would do this.

As for the Heartless Buddha of the Buddhist Sect, after entering the hall, he simply clasped his hands together, chanted a Buddhist scripture, and silently observed Gu Changge.

Their Buddhist Sect was not so eager to recruit this person; everything still depended on karmic connection.

After all, the Buddhist Sect already had a Buddha Son, whose talents far surpassed this individual's.

"Cough... Let's make room for the three seniors first."

Gu Zhan, following the three individuals, felt it somewhat inappropriate as they stood in the middle of the hall.

And seeing this, the Elders also dared not sit down at will.

Hastily speaking up, he shifted the Elders' seats down in order to make room for the three guests.

However, even so, the gathering of four Sages in one place still made it impossible for these Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm Gu Family Elders to take their seats; they simply stood by the side, silently watching.

Their admiration for the Young Master grew even stronger.

Not only could he draw the Four Great Sacred Lands from Central State, but he also remained utterly calm in the face of four Sages.

Truly incomparable!

"Brother Gu, perhaps you should test your abilities first..."

The Valley Master of Wan Hua Valley, not in a hurry to take a seat, had already approached Gu Changge.

She took his hand.

Under Gu Changge's puzzled gaze, she suddenly put his finger in her mouth.

With a slight exertion, she bit a small opening on his finger.

Raising her hand, she then condensed a five-petal flower.

It was the method Wan Hua Valley used to test talent and Root Bone.

Without further explanation, she placed Gu Changge's finger atop the five-petaled flower, pinched the tip of his finger, and a drop of fresh blood fell.

Gu Changge slightly frowned, irritated by her actions.

But she reacted even quicker; before he could speak up, she put his finger back in her mouth, gently licked it, and healed the wound.

She smiled at Gu Changge, then focused on the five-petaled flower in her hand.

"..." Gu Changge's mouth twitched slightly; this Fairy from Wan Hua Valley didn't seem like a good person!

However, everyone's attention was not on him at the moment, but rather on the budding flower.

Jian Chen inwardly cursed, realizing that if these people knew Gu Changge was the pinnacle of a Dao Body, there would truly be a fierce struggle!

The Elders might even come to blows!

After the testing, he was very aware that this youngster's talents far surpassed those of the First Peak's Saint Son of the Sword Sect!

Quickly, the flower bud displayed a reaction.

A petal bloomed, to no one’s surprise.

This was merely a sign of Cultivation Talent.

As the second petal bloomed, it signified that he had reached the standard of an Acquired Spirit Body.

The third petal confirmed the peak of the Spiritual Body.

Sage Li He from the Immortal Ascension Sect stared intently at the five-petaled flower, not glancing away.

Even the Heartless Buddha from the Buddhist Sect could not help but lift his eyes slightly to look.

The fourth petal bloomed without incident.

The Talent of Dao Body, no doubt!

But it wasn’t over yet!

The Orchid Valley Master looked at the five-petaled flower in her hand with astonishment; she could feel that the secret method had not come to an end.

This was an unprecedented situation, not even in Wan Hua Valley when testing that girl Mei’er did the flower bloom four petals!

“The fifth petal…”

“It bloomed?”

Under the astonished gazes of several individuals, the previously unbloomed fifth petal also blossomed.

At this moment, Li He’s gaze sharpened.

He immediately understood why the Sword Sect was willing to spend such a great cost!

This young lad from the Gu Family was not merely someone with the Talent of Dao Body, but the unseen Extreme Dao Body!

“A Heavenly Grade Supreme Treasure is not out of question for negotiation…”

Thinking so, he already planned to contact the Immortal Ascension Sect through the Communication Jade Token.

“Amitabha… The young benefactor has a connection with my Buddhist Sect.”

The normally composed Heartless Buddha could no longer remain calm, chanting a Buddha’s name and exclaiming there was a connection!

Whether there was a connection or not, there must be one now.

Even Buddha Sons did not possess such innate talent!

If he were to go to Central State, he would surely be a heaven-defying existence who could dominate his generation, or even several generations.

Whichever Holy Land could draw him in would gain a tremendous advantage.

At the very least, they could dominate among the disciples of several generations.

“This is bad…”

Elder Jian Chen frowned slightly, realizing that the stakes might have to be raised…

Yet to their bewilderment, the Sage from Wan Hua Valley’s expression went from astonishment to terror in an instant!

Incredulously staring at the five-petaled flower in her hand!

As it emitted a dazzling golden light, it suddenly couldn’t bear the weight and started to wither rapidly!

Eventually, the five petals turned to ash, scattering like dust, leaving no trace.

…

The Orchid Valley Master stared at her palm, where the five petals no longer existed, completely dumbfounded.

Something was amiss…

Very much, extraordinarily amiss!

Just now, after the bloom of the fifth petal, she could clearly feel that it had not ended.

But it continued to ascend…

Yet the Gu Family’s Root Bone assessment secret technique was simply not strong enough to bear it.

Ultimately, it could only turn to ashes…

As she looked up at Gu Changge, her expression was rigid, and a bold yet impossible conjecture formed in her mind!

One step above Extreme Dao Body…

What was it?

According to rumors, surpassing the peak of Dao Body would be the Saint Body Talent, but never in all ages had a true Sacred Body emerged!

At this moment, she even began to doubt whether there was an issue with her secret technique.

“What’s going on?”

“Why did it suddenly wither?”

Sage Li He looked puzzled and asked.

“It may be a mistake in the secret technique, or perhaps Brother Gu’s blood is quite special.”

The Orchid Valley Master regained her composure, pressing down the shock in her heart and spoke calmly.

But who among those present would believe such words?

Although they didn’t consider the possibility of a Sacred Body, which after all, seemed impossible and existed only in legend.

But the fact that Gu Changge was the Extreme Dao Body was enough to drive them mad!

The Sage from the Immortal Ascension Sect furrowed his brows with suspicion, after a glance, suddenly took out a ruler and said to Gu Changge, “Young friend, transmit your Spiritual Energy into the ruler to test your talent…”

Before he could finish, Gu Changge was already impatient.

“Is there no end to this?”

“Did the honored elders come to the Gu Family solely to assess my talent?”

“Once or twice is fine, but three or four times?”

“If I go to Central State, will I have to keep testing over and over?”

While speaking, Gu Changge rose, frowning. He flung his sleeves and strode past the Immortal Ascension Sect’s Sage, exiting the Council Hall.

“Where are you going, young friend?”

Elder Jian Chen asked quickly upon seeing this.

“I am tired. I’m going back to sleep, we can talk tomorrow.”

Gu Changge left without turning back, casually leaving behind a sentence.

The four Holy Land Elders looked at each other in dismay.

What was all this about?

They were Sages, figures of great power in Central State, and behind them was the support of an entire Holy Land. Wherever they went outside, weren’t they always flattered?

But today, in the poor Northern Domain at the Gu Family, they were disdained in just a few words, and the other party outright didn’t give them a chance to speak out…

Yet, they had no way to respond!

Just the displayed Extreme Dao Body was enough to provoke the Four Great Sacred Lands to compete. Anyone showing the slightest dissatisfaction that could affect his choice, might suffer upon returning to their sect!

“As expected of the Young Master…”

“Even the Holy Land Sages don’t get any face from him.”

“Such backbone…”

The many Gu Family Elders in the hall were shocked.

They barely dared to breathe, yet the Young Master didn’t give any face, simply walking away and leaving the four Holy Land Sages to go back to sleep.

Even Gu Zhan, at this moment, felt a sense of shame as he watched the direction in which Gu Changge disappeared.

As the Family Head, facing these Great Powers from Central State, one could only act with the utmost respect.

But he himself could disregard these Sage Realm Great Powers and, with a pat on the backside, just walk away.

Suddenly, Gu Zhan came to understand why the Elders supported this youngster so firmly on regular days.

He really couldn’t compare to him.

“Daoist Fellow Li, that’s not quite right,” an Elder Jian Chen said, eyes darkening.

“His talent has already been tested; why bring it up again?”

“You’re showing mistrust towards Little Friend Gu.”

Elder Jian Chen looked displeasedly at the Elder of the Immortal Ascension Sect.

“Ha ha…”

“Daoist Fellow Jian Chen, you had tested his talent before, have you not? Why not disclose that he is of Extreme Dao Body?”

“Moreover, it wouldn’t hurt for the Orchid Valley Master to explain why those five-petaled flowers withered, would it?”

“I was merely curious, is there anything wrong with that?”

Li He, with an insincere smile, faced the two without showing any weakness.

“Flowers bloom and flowers wither, how normal is that?”

“It’s already been explained; there’s no particular reason.”

Orchid Valley Master said with a slight smile, dismissing the concern.

But at this moment, she solidified her intention to draw Gu Changge into Wan Hua Valley. This youngster was not simple, at least more so than Mei’er. The blooming of five petals was already an unprecedented level, let alone the odd feeling she sensed at the end…

“Is that so?”

Li He raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced by his words.

However, with Gu Changge’s departure, it gave them some time to prepare.

These matters had to be reported to the Sect!

The situation was far more complex than previously imagined.

They thought he was only of Talent of Dao Body, but now this youngster’s aptitude had surpassed any Dao Body they knew of in Central State!

With proper nurturing, his prospects were boundless!

Not to mention recreating the glory of the First Peak’s Sword Sect’s Saint Heir, even surpassing him wouldn’t be difficult!

In the past thousand years, the Sword Sect had increasingly suppressed the other three major forces, with the Saint Heir from the First Peak being a major contributor.

His influence among the younger generation of Central State was enormous.

Compared to other Holy Lands, the Sword Sect’s Saint Heir is so powerful, almost on par with the Sect Master. Who wouldn’t be tempted?

Who wouldn’t want to join the Sword Sect?

“Err… shall I arrange quarters for my seniors first?”

Seeing that the atmosphere wasn’t right, Gu Zhan, concerned that these four Sage Realm individuals might start fighting and take it out on his Gu Family, found himself troubled as the Family Head.

So he could only step forward and softly test the waters.

“No need to trouble yourself.”

“I shall return tomorrow to pay a visit.”

Li He could hardly wait to convey the message back to the Sect. As he spoke, his figure dissolved into Tao Rhythm and vanished from the great hall.

Residing in the Gu Family was less appealing to him than finding any common mountain.

Moreover, as a Sage Realm individual staying at the Gu Family, it inevitably leads to the constant vigilance of the Gu Family Ancestor.

It was rather uncomfortable.

Earlier in the great hall, he could feel a Perfect True Man Realm powerhouse constantly shrouding the hall with Divine Sense.

This person did not conceal the scrutiny at all, deliberately making it known that they were being watched.

It wasn’t until Gu Changge left that the Divine Sense also dissipated.

“Amitabha…”

The Heartless Buddha from the Buddhist Sect chanted a Buddha Scripture and also turned into a golden script, disappearing into nothing in the midst of the hall.

Orchid Valley Master also lost interest in staying at the Gu Family, stepping forward and vanishing into a flurry of petals.

Only Elder Jian Chen glanced at Old Blind Man.

“Elder, if you don’t mind, you may stay at Old Blind Man’s courtyard.”

Seeing the situation, Old Blind Man was quick to speak.

“That would be fine,” Jian Chen chuckled lightly and nodded.

“Elder, this way please.” Old Blind Man stood to lead the way, and both men also left the great hall.

Only when everyone had departed did the many Gu Family Elders present finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Gu Zhan relaxed as well, retaking his seat.

Rubbing the armrest, he momentarily felt dazed.

He suddenly considered that the old family’s suggestions might not be so bad after all.

Why should he fill the head seat…

Better to let Gu Changge take over as the sole head, to avoid the awkwardness of not having a seat when another Great Power arrives.

He was not like that youngster Gu Changge; he had no right to sit alongside those of the Sage Realm.

“What should we do about this matter?”

After a moment of silence, an Elder suddenly asked.

“What to do?”

“What else can we do, but to serve them cautiously?”

“The Young Master dared to leave them and go; do we dare to?”

“Better leave it to the Young Master to handle…”

“When it concerns the Holy Lands of Central State, we’d do well to just watch the excitement.”

Elder Gu Liang smirked as he spoke.

At his words, the other Elders fell silent again.

Indeed…

Unwittingly, the Young Master seemed to have exceeded their expectations.

They once could help the Young Master, but now, they had completely no say in his matters.

…

After leaving, Gu Changge went straight back to his Young Master Palace.

Glancing at his fingers, he couldn’t help but rub them against his clothing again.

“I wonder if that Sage from Wan Hua Valley noticed anything…”

He had relied on controlling the input of Spiritual Energy to conceal his true talent.

And with his Divine Concealment Secret Technique, even Sages couldn’t detect any faults.

But unexpectedly, that Sage from Wan Hua Valley directly tested his aptitude with his blood.

From his expression, Gu Changge wasn’t sure whether the other party had guessed his Sacred Body Talent…

But he was unwilling to be tested any further.

Test after test, would he become their subject to pick and choose?

“Tomorrow, there should be a good harvest.”

Gu Changge slightly curved his lips upwards, he intended to keep those people on tenterhooks.

Since the matter of Extreme Dao Body had already been revealed.

The offers they could make should also change.

Giving them a day to think for themselves, to report to their Sects, would bring him the most benefits!

It’s pointless to rush; it’s they who should be anxious.

By the time he returned to the Young Master Palace, he found that two figures seemed to have been waiting for him all along in the great hall. As soon as he entered, the two figures stood up.

“Husband, why have you returned so soon?”

“What was the outcome?”

Wang Yue asked with curiosity.