Chapter 277: Casually Arranging a Marriage, Arriving at the Northern Territory Imperial City!

Casually Arranging a Marriage, Arriving at the Northern Territory Imperial City!

Gu Changge had his wife prepare for a moment while he himself went to the Council Hall to inform the Family Head, Gu Zhan, of the matter.

“You’re going to the Northern Territory Imperial City?” Upon hearing his destination, Gu Zhan slightly furrowed his brows.

“Then wait a moment, I will call all the Elders who are free from duties…”

Seeing that the Family Head was about to summon the Elders and even prepare a Palace for him,

Gu Changge simply smiled and said, “There’s no need for trouble, a quick there and back is fine, there’s no need to make a big fuss, it’s not like we’re going to fight.”

“But now that your status is different, you should still have the proper entourage when you go out.” Gu Zhan frowned and shook his head.

However, Gu Changge turned around and waved his hand dismissively, “There’s no need for trouble, having two Sage Realm Elders from Sword Sect with me is already prestigious enough, besides… I am, after all, the Sword Sect’s Saint Heir now, just this title is enough!”

Taking advantage of Gu Zhan being stunned, he had already left.

“…”

Gu Zhan watched his departing figure, silent for a moment, and couldn’t help but sigh.

Indeed…

This boy is now not only renowned in the Northern Domain but perhaps already famous throughout the Four Domains of Central State.

He needs no external pomp; wherever he goes, he is the most dazzling presence.

The title of Sword Sect’s Saint Heir, no one in the Northern Domain would dare to provoke it.

Even the Northern Domain Royal Family would likely have to treat him well now.

The Imperial Family, just like his Gu Family, truly held great power in the Northern Domain, yet in front of a behemoth like Sword Sect, they had absolutely no power to resist.

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Unbeknownst to him, he had reached a level that even he could only look up to.

No… it should be said that the entire Northern Domain could only look up to him.

Having two Sage Realm Elders from the Sword Sect by his side was enough for him to have no fears in the Northern Domain.

…

Not long after.

Gu Changge and his party had already arrived outside the Gu Family Mansion.

Many Gu Family Disciples, hearing that the Young Master was going to the Imperial City, gathered excitedly in front of the Mansion and discussed animatedly:

“Is the Young Master planning to make a move on the Imperial City!?”

“I think even the Northern Territory Emperor would tremble at the sight of the Young Master!”

“Isn’t that so? The Young Master is now the Sword Sect’s Saint Heir, even the Northern Territory Emperor would probably have to pay his respects, right?” Thanks for reading on ManaNovel!

“That scene, just thinking about it is thrilling.”

In the crowd, Gu Changming silently watched his cousin’s back, somewhat spellbound.

The gap between himself and his cousin was like heaven and earth.

Currently, he didn’t even qualify to venture to Duanbei City for trials, still only able to cultivate at the Gu Family.

But his cousin, already considered the foremost person in the Northern Domain.

Although not the strongest in terms of power, his influence was absolutely something that no one in the Northern Domain dared to provoke.

“Not bad at all, already at the late stage of Qi Sea Realm.”

Gu Changge noticed his cousin in the crowd and his eyes lit up as he spoke.

“I’m not even half as good as my cousin…”

Suddenly noticed by his cousin, Gu Changming was also startled and gave a wry smile.

“No worries, slow and steady wins the race.”

“Speaking of which…”

“Have you considered cultivating at a Holy Land?”

“They say a day of cultivation in the Holy Land is equivalent to more than ten days in the Northern Domain.”

Gu Changge casually said with a chuckle.

“Holy Land?” Gu Changming, hearing his cousin’s words, was completely stunned as he had never even dared to think about it.

But seeing his cousin’s serious expression, he could only earnestly reply, “I’d like to! But… I’m afraid my talents might not be up to standard for the Holy Land.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Changge slightly turned his head to the two Sword Sect Elders beside him and quietly asked, “If I were to go to the Sword Sect, and bring my cousin with me, giving him the status of an Outer Disciple, that should be easy, right?”

“Of course, no problem.” The two Sage Realm individuals from the Sword Sect naturally nodded directly.

“In fact, just at a glance, I feel this young friend is quite exceptional.”

“Though his Root Bone is somewhat ordinary, I quite like his character.”

“If the Saint Heir agrees, I, Zhao, would be willing to take him on as a Direct Disciple…”

Sage Zhao was even moved by the idea, speaking directly with a kind smile on his face.

This really left Jian Chen dumbfounded.

He couldn’t help but clench his fists, thinking that Daoist Fellow Zhao really knew how to seize an opportunity… He really couldn’t compare!

“Oh?”

“If that’s the case, then I must thank Senior Zhao!”

Hearing Sage Zhao’s offer, Gu Changge was also stunned, deeply moved.

Initially, he had thought about securing his cousin a position as an Outer Disciple in the Holy Land to start his cultivation.

But Sage Zhao was now directly willing to take him as a Direct Disciple.

In that moment, Gu Changming was completely dumbfounded.

Gawking at his cousin, he felt totally at a loss.

What was going on now?

A word from his cousin had made him a Direct Disciple of the Sword Sect?

He felt as if he was dreaming.

Suddenly, he received a slap on the back of his head.

It was his father, Gu Yixiao, urging him, “What are you spacing out for, hurry and kowtow to your Master!”

Gu Yixiao hadn’t planned to join the excitement; he was merely going to the city to handle some business, but unexpectedly saw his great nephew securing his son a Direct Disciple position in the Sword Sect!

And his clueless son was still dazed, so he couldn’t sit still anymore!

This Sword Sect Elder was a being of the same Realm as even the Gu Family Ancestor, a top-tier Great Power normally beyond reach!

To take his son as a disciple was purely based on his great nephew’s influence; if they didn’t seal the deal quickly, what would happen if they changed their minds?

It would be too late for regrets!

“Disciple Gu Changming, greets Master!”

Gu Changming was suddenly jolted awake, realizing the immense opportunity his cousin had given him, without further hesitation.

He bowed his head to Sage Zhao!

In front of many Gu Family Disciples and the Deacon, he performed the three kowtows and nine prostrations ceremony.

“The ceremony of apprenticeship will be prepared by me afterwards…”

“Indeed it was quite sudden, I beg your forgiveness!”

Gu Yixiao stood beside his son, clasping his fists in a salute.

“Hehe…”

“What initiation gift, it should be the Master who gives his disciple.”

“I didn’t bring much with me this time.”

“This Earth Rank lower grade Flying Sword was used by me in my youth, if you don’t despise it, you can take it.”

Sage Zhao silently waited for him to finish the salute and then said with a chuckle.

As he spoke, he took out an Earth Rank lower grade Flying Sword and gestured for Changming to take it.

“This…”

Changming looked timidly at his father, but Gu Yixiao was also nervous facing an Elder of Sage Realm from the Sword Sect and did not dare to speak out of turn.

In the end, it was Changge who casually said, “Take it, it’s all Senior Zhao’s kindness.”

With his cousin speaking up, Changming immediately found his resolve and quickly accepted the Earth Rank lower grade Flying Sword.

Once again, he bowed respectfully to Sage Zhao, “Disciple thanks Master!”

This scene made the other Gu Family Disciples so envious that they almost cried.

Just like that, he became the direct disciple of an Elder from the Sword Sect’s Holy Land?

Without any cost and even received an Earth Rank lower grade Magic Treasure as a reward.

From now on, he would have the qualifications to cultivate at the Sword Sect…

But even with their envy, there was nothing they could do.

After all, who let Changming be born from the same line as the Young Master?

Envy was useless…

“When I go to the Sword Sect, I will take you with me.”

Changge, who was busy with other matters, simply mentioned this to his cousin.

“Yes!” Changming nodded repeatedly, his cousin now seemed like a true deity in his heart!

Just a single sentence had changed his destiny!

Cultivating in the Holy Land of Central State was definitely different from staying in the Gu Family!

He himself, with his talent, would never have been accepted into the Holy Land; they wouldn’t even deign to glance at him.

It was all thanks to his cousin!

“The wife has also arrived, let’s go.”

Changge looked toward Wang Yue and Yuan Youbai, who had just finished packing their things and were coming out from the Inner Court.

He did not delay any longer.

With a Sage Realm cultivator present, they naturally did not need to rush on their journey.

With a wave of his hand, Sage Zhao took out a medium-sized Flying Boat.

The boat could easily accommodate a hundred people or more.

And from its appearance, it seemed extremely luxurious, with many Arrays carved upon it, clearly different from those in the Northern Domain.

Especially since it bore the flag of the Sword Sect, even in Central State, few would dare to brazenly attack a Sword Sect Flying Boat.

Sage Jian Chen curled his lip, resenting his habit of not carrying a Flying Boat.

He let Zhao steal the limelight again.

This wouldn’t do…

At this rate, wouldn’t he be seen as useless in the eyes of the Young Master, perhaps even less so than Zhao Hai, who was of a lower Realm?

Changge didn’t notice these things and lightly stepped onto the Flying Boat.

Wang Yue, holding Yuan Youbai’s hand, also gracefully rose into the air with a light tap of her feet, landing steadily beside her husband.

With the Gu Family seeing them off respectfully, the Flying Boat turned into a beam of light and shot into the sky!

When a Sage Realm cultivator personally operated the Flying Boat, it was much faster than usual.

As for the rules of Gu Family’s main city not allowing aerial travel or the Flying Boats having to dock in fixed areas…

In the presence of the Young Master, such rules naturally did not apply.

If he wished, even if he dismantled the Council Hall to build a docking station for Flying Boats, the Elders would have to clap and praise, “Young Master has done a splendid job!”

…

The Flying Boat was spacious, with cabins and almost ten rooms.

However, Changge did not enter the cabin; instead, he stood quietly at the edge, looking out at the scenery of the Northern Domain.

He never really had the chance to appreciate it before.

Yuan Youbai was curiously looking around on the Flying Boat; she had never ridden a human Flying Boat before!

“Cough… My Lord, I also wish to take a disciple.”

“I wonder if you could recommend a suitable candidate?”

Today’s events had given Sage Jian Chen a sense of urgency!

He could not help but step forward to ask proactively, hands clasped before him.

“If Senior Jian Chen has the intention of accepting a disciple, indeed there is someone suitable…”

Changge understood his intentions; the Senior had brought it up, and there indeed was an appropriate person…

“Oh?”

“That would be wonderful!”

Sage Jian Chen’s eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this.

“However, he is currently in Duanbei City; let’s wait until affairs in the Imperial City are settled before I introduce him to the Senior.”

Changge smiled slightly, remembering that Qian Jun had always wanted to follow him to the Central State Sword Sect and serve him.

Although now, he might not be of much help to him.

But he could still promote him; in the future, he would be a pillar of the Gu Family.

To move the vast Gu Family to Central State relied upon more than just him; it was exhausting.

He needed to cultivate some people from the Gu Family, let them gain enough capability so that he could rest easy.

“Good to hear, good to hear…”

Sage Jian Chen felt relieved as if a weight had been lifted off his chest.

At least he couldn’t fall too far behind Elder Zhao, lest when they reached the Sword Sect, the Young Master might think he was useless and would always assign tasks only to Elder Zhao.

That would render him completely useless!

Wang Yue leaned her arms on the edge of the Flying Boat, propping her face with one hand, and tilted her head to always gaze at her husband’s visage.

“Why?”

Changge turned his head slightly to meet her gaze.

“It’s nothing, just that the more I look at my husband, the less I grow tired of it.”

“The more I look, the more handsome he appears…”

Wang Yue narrowed her eyes and smiled.

She couldn’t help but think that her father, the Emperor, had spent years working connections to send his elder brother, the Crown Prince, to the Holy Land as a direct disciple, at the cost of countless benefits and sacrifices.

But for her husband…

It was just a single sentence.

No… it wasn’t even his own initiative; it was an Elder from the Sword Sect’s Holy Land who offered to take a disciple.

The gap here is just too vast…

And now, Husband has already reached the Perfection of the Sixth Grade Refining Void Realm. I fear it won’t be long before he even surpasses my father, the Emperor of the Northern Domain!

Thinking of this, she looked towards her husband, and her eyes almost began to sparkle with little stars.

However, she didn’t know that the current Gu Changge, although his realm was still at the Perfection of the Sixth Grade Refining Void Realm,

had undergone Tribulation twice and his true combat power was not even weaker than that of the Northern Domain Emperor.

Perhaps even stronger by a few notches!

Though the journey was long, if one in the Sage Realm were to drive the Flying Boat at full speed, it would only take a day to arrive.

Yet Gu Changge was not in a hurry, taking it as a chance to enjoy the scenery along the way.

“Daoist Fellow, why not ride the Flying Boat and save some effort.”

Suddenly, Sage Zhao looked up towards the clouds outside the Flying Boat and said with a cupped fist.

As his voice fell, he temporarily deactivated the Flying Boat’s Array.

A figure then silently appeared in front of the Flying Boat.

“Hehe… Since Daoist Fellow invites, I shall not hide any longer.”

Gu Haitang smiled slightly; he had just been outside the Gu Family Mansion, unwilling to reveal himself.

Being an Ancestor of the Gu Family, he had to keep some mystique in front of the younger generation, lest they think he was approachable and disturb him at the Back Mountain for no reason!

Of course, Changge was an exception.

Normally, he couldn’t easily leave the Back Mountain since he needed to guard against the two other major powers of the Northern Domain.

But now…

The situation had changed, as Gu Changge had become the Sword Sect’s Saint Son. Even the Northern Domain Royal Family wouldn’t dare to treat the Gu Family lightly.

Thus, he was free to leave the Back Mountain and move around whenever he wished.

…

The moment Gu Changge left the Gu Family, the Northern Domain Royal Family received the news.

The Emperor of the Northern Domain furrowed his brows.

What was he doing here?

Was he coming for him?

These days were the most torturous time for the Emperor of the Northern Domain.

From the moment he learned that Young Master Gu had become the Sword Sect’s Saint Son, he became somewhat desperate.

All his life’s efforts had been aimed at unifying the Northern Domain.

But now… that seems like an impossible dream.

To maintain the foundation of the current Royal Family would be the best outcome.

However, it was clear… that Gu Kid didn’t seem to give him that chance!

Now that he had willingly come to the Imperial City, who knew what he was planning!

If it really came down to it… to cede the dominion of two cities to the Gu Family.

Thinking this, he couldn’t help but rub his temples, his head throbbing painfully.

And the other members of the Northern Domain Royal Family harbored different thoughts.

[Eastern Palace]

Upon receiving the news, Crown Prince Wang Xing merely paused briefly.

Then he chuckled softly and murmured, “Didn’t expect to witness a good show at the end.”

“Father, how will you respond?”

“I’ve lived so long and never seen Father at a disadvantage; this time might be eye-opening.”

As the Crown Prince, he understood he had no chance with the throne.

Father clung to the thrill of holding absolute power, solely intent on ruling the Northern Domain, but he just wanted to practice cultivation in peace.

In a month’s time, he would head to the Central State’s Immortal Ascension Sect to join the Mountain Gate.

To become a personal disciple of an Immortal Ascension Sect Elder!

By then, he would gradually sever ties with the Northern Domain Royal Family, letting Father give the crown to whomever he wished!

“Father uses me as a pawn, but why can’t I use Father’s influence to send me out of the chessboard…”

Wang Xing looked up and sighed deeply, quietly waiting for his little sister and that Saint Son’s arrival.

..

Elsewhere, one person was as troubled as the Emperor of the Northern Domain.

It was the Second Prince, Wang Cheng!

“It’s all true…”

In Wang’s Mansion, Second Prince Wang Cheng looked despondent.

In the earlier days, during the visitations to the Gu Family from the Four Great Sacred Lands, he had already panicked.

Later, the news that Gu Changge had become the Sword Sect’s Saint Son reached him!

He was completely stunned.

Recalling the words Gu Changge had once said to him.

He was to appoint the heir to the Northern Domain throne…

At the time, he thought it was mere bravado, not daring to associate with him, viewing him as a madman.

But now it seemed…

He wasn’t crazy but genuinely confident!

The title of Sword Sect’s Saint Son alone was enough to influence all the forces in the Northern Domain to make decisions.

Annex the Royal Family?

That might provoke resistance from the Royals.

But he didn’t need to go through such trouble, as he only had to appoint the Little Sister as the Empress of the Northern Domain, and surely the Ancestors in the Imperial Mausoleum wouldn’t refuse.

“It seems… I refused a huge opportunity.”

Wang Cheng gave a wry smile; he had told him that as long as he was willing to assist the Little Sister, he might eventually ascend to the throne himself.

After all, he said his goal was Central State, not the Northern Domain.

Looking at it now, everything he said was true.

Now that he had become the Sword Sect’s Saint Son, why would he covet the barren land of the Northern Domain?

“Just not sure if it’s too late to pledge allegiance now…”

Even Wang Cheng could see that the trend had turned, and Father was powerless now.

At this moment, outside the Imperial Palace, many Princes and Generals were discussing how to welcome the Sword Sect’s Saint Son.

In their eyes, the Young Master of the Gu Family amounted to little, but a Sword Sect’s Saint Son… they couldn’t afford to provoke!

Some even proposed that the Northern Domain Emperor personally receive him.

“Ridiculous!”

“Utterly ridiculous!”

“Let me go to welcome a junior!?”

Listening to the suggestions of two Eighth-Grade Generals, the Emperor of the Northern Domain was almost about to explode in anger.

“But… besides him, there are also two Sword Sect Elders accompanying him.”

The Shadow Guard General unexpectedly didn’t follow the Emperor of the Northern Domain’s opinion.

“Though he is junior, his identity as the Sword Sect’s Saint Son is genuine.”

Another Elder, the Old Prince, suddenly spoke, unable to help but sigh and advise.

Their words also plunged the furious Northern Domain Emperor into contemplation.

Eventually, he just waved them off, dismissing them.

The next day.

A grand Flying Boat, unlike any ever seen in the Northern Domain, had already arrived at the Northern Territory Imperial City.

And ignoring any prohibitions, it headed straight for the Northern Domain Imperial Palace!