Finally Arriving at the Gu Realm, I Wonder How She Is Doing?

Gu Realm.

On the mountain peak where Gu Fei resided, Qing Lin was training outside the bamboo house with the two young children, Xian Yue and Wushuang.

At that moment, Xiao Yi Xian slowly walked out of the bamboo house. Seeing her, Qing Lin asked with some concern, "Sister Xiao Yi Xian, Brother Gu Fei and the others have been gone for so long. Do you think they'll make it back in time for the coming-of-age ceremony?"

"He should return soon," Xiao Yi Xian replied, though her tone was not entirely certain. Over the past two years, she had missed Gu Fei deeply, her mind often wandering with worry. However, Gu Fei's soul talisman remained intact, indicating that he hadn't encountered any danger.

"Sister Xiao Yi Xian, the coming-of-age ceremony is such an important event; of course, Brother Gu Fei will make it back!" 

At that moment, a clear and pleasant voice rang out above them, and suddenly, Zi Yan, Gu Fei, and Cai Lin appeared on the mountain peak.

"Husband!" Xiao Yi Xian exclaimed with joy as she saw the familiar figure. In the next moment, Gu Fei was by her side, pulling her into his arms.

"Daddy's back!" Xian yue and Wushuang, the two little ones, gathered around Gu Fei, filled with excitement.

"Were you two behaving while I was away?" Gu Fei teased, tapping Xian Yue on the nose.

"Of course, we were! We've been training every day with Mom and Sister Qing Lin!" 

"Dad, the Lion King often takes us to play around the Gu Realm... and Sister Qing Lin gives us lots of delicious treats..." 

The two children spoke at once, their answers differing in focus, effectively contradicting each other. But that was to be expected; after all, they were still so young, and Gu Fei only wished for them to have a happy childhood.

"Sister Zi Yan, how was your trip to the Dragon Tribe? Did you encounter any trouble?" 

Meanwhile, Qing Lin approached Zi Yan and asked about her recent journey.

"I haven't even returned to Dragon Island yet. Gu Fei's last seclusion lasted two years, and I was stuck there the whole time, bored out of my mind!" Zi Yan pouted, sticking out her tongue as she complained.

"Zi Yan, after the coming-of-age ceremony, husband will accompany you to Dragon Island," Cai Lin reassured her, patting Zi Yan's shoulder with a smile. "And I have a feeling you were quite happy to have that time alone with Brother Gu Fei."

"Ah..." Zi Yan suddenly felt a bit guilty under Cai Lin's gaze. Did she see me hug Brother Gu Fei and just not say anything?

"I'm feeling a bit hungry; I'll go find something to eat!" Zi Yan quickly said, and with a ripple of space around her, she vanished.

"Uh-oh, Sister Zi Yan is off to find food- looks like some poor medicine garden in the Gu Realm is about to be raided again!" Qing Lin chuckled.

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A few days after Gu Fei's return, the Gu Realm began to grow lively. Not only within the Gu Realm, but throughout the entire Eastern Region, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement.

Many powerful factions across the continent had received invitations from the Gu Clan to send representatives to witness the coming-of-age ceremony. As the gateway to the Gu Realm, the Gu Sacred City was now filled with countless visitors.

On this day, the Gu Clan opened the passage to the Gu Realm, preparing to welcome all the guests attending the coming-of-age ceremony.

Xiao Yan and Venerable Feng, having traveled with the people from the Pill Tower, were among those granted entry.

"No wonder they call this the Gu Realm!" Xiao Yan couldn't help but marvel as he looked at the black spatial gate suspended over the lake, leading into the unknown depths. Encountering such a mighty clan, he once again felt a sense of insignificance.

He had felt something similar when he first arrived in the Central Plains and witnessed the talents of the younger generation in the Falling Star Pavilion.

Since then, Xiao Yan had worked tirelessly, and with the resources and support from Yao Lao, he had managed to break through to the two-star Dou Ancestor level, catching up with the leading figures of the younger generation in the Falling Star Pavilion.

But now, within the Gu Clan's territory, he saw many young Gu Clan members, all under thirty, who had reached high levels of Dou Ancestor, with many even advancing to Dou Venerate.

Any newly gained confidence he had was quickly shattered. It seemed that what others viewed as the ultimate goal- becoming a Dou Venerate- was merely commonplace within this great clan.

"Xun'er also comes from this clan. I wonder how strong she has become by now..." Xiao Yan thought, recalling her image in his mind.

"Let's go!" Venerable Feng nudged Xiao Yan, pulling him out of his reverie.

This time, Xiao Yan's entry into the Gu Realm was far different from the original story. He wasn't met with hostility or harassment from the younger Gu Clan members, as no one seemed to know who he was.

Soon after, Xiao Yan and the others boarded a massive shuttle, once again marveling at the sheer strength of the Gu Clan.

"Gu Fei, after we parted years ago, I have trained harder than ever, and now I've reached the peak of Dou Venerate. But to think you've already become a half-saint... I can hardly believe there exists such a monstrous talent in this world..."

At the same time, on another shuttle, a veiled woman in red gazed into the depths of the Gu Realm.

Surrounding her were several young men, all hailing from the Yan Clan, each bearing a prominent flame mark on their foreheads. The veiled woman with the graceful figure was none other than Huo Zhi, who had once visited the Gu Clan to propose marriage. Now, her cultivation had advanced rapidly, and she had even refined the Red Lotus Flame, ranked eighth on the Heavenly Flames list.

"Huo Zhi, you're staring so intently- could it be that you're still thinking about Gu Fei?" one of the young men teased, noticing her focused gaze.

"Even heroes can't resist the charm of a beautiful woman, and the same goes the other way around..."

"Huo Zhi is so proud, there's no hope for us in the Yan Clan!" 

"Maybe this time, Huo Zhi will go begging Gu Fei to marry her again!" someone else chimed in.

"Huo Xuan, are you guys itching for a fight?" Huo Zhi snapped, her tone tinged with annoyance.

After all, a woman being rejected after proposing marriage wasn't exactly something to be proud of.

"Hey, hey, it was just a joke- don't be mad!" The young man called Huo Xuan quickly waved his hands, trying to calm her down.