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The old man stood in the sky, his robes gently swaying in the wind, making him appear both free and extraordinary.
But that wasn't the main point.
The key point was that this old man stood in the sky without any divine power, yet he gave off the impression of a terrifying, scorching sun manifesting. He was the scorching sun.
Seeing this scene, the gathered clan elders were all struck with shock.
"From the looks of it, could it be Patriarch Gu Yang?"
"Hiss... Ancestor Gu Yang? Could it truly be the same Ancestor Gu Yang who appeared a thousand years ago and used the power of the sun to incinerate a sea of blood for thousands of miles in an instant, vanquishing the terrifying blood demon that wreaked havoc in the Zhongtian Dao Domain?"
"According to the clan scriptures, when Patriarch Gu Yang was born to slay the blood demon, the sun shone across the sky, the power of the true sun burned the heavens and boiled the seas, and a golden crow appeared, shocking the world.
Even after thousands of years, the Zhongtian Dao Domain still remembers the might of Ancestor Gu Yang."
All the clan elders murmured, shocked.
However, with Gu Qing's respectful address, their suspicions were completely confirmed.
"Greetings, Ancestor Gu Yang!"
Gu Qing bowed his head deeply to Gu Yang, who stood in the sky like a blazing sun, with utmost reverence.
The other clan elders reacted immediately, bending down and kneeling.
"Greetings, Ancestor Gu Yang."
The voices of the Gu family's elders filled the air.
The children of the Changsheng Gu family were stunned as they heard this.
"My god, it's the ancestor!"
"It turned out to be Patriarch Gu Yang! Patriarch Gu Yang is a saint realm cultivator, reaching the pinnacle of cultivation. I can't believe I'm witnessing the appearance of the saint ancestor himself!"
"Who could have caused such a vision? This must have been significant enough to summon the appearance of our saint ancestor. Someone is destined to rise above all."
Gu Yang looked down at Gu Qing and the other clan elders, nodding with a soft smile: "Indeed, my Immortal Gu family has gained an invincible prodigy in the first rank. Haha, this is excellent news."
With those words, the news swept through the entire Changsheng Gu family.
The Gu family members who were initially overwhelmed to see the saint ancestor were now even more astounded.
No… what did they just hear?
"What? That terrifying vision just now was from the first rank? Isn't the first rank Mr. Changge, who already possesses Dual Pupils and has achieved sainthood?"
"This... this can't be true! He already possesses Dual Pupils, and yet he can still awaken such a formidable vision?"
The children of the Changsheng Gu family were all horrified, and the clan leaders of the Changsheng Gu family now watched the direction of the First Sequence Mansion with blazing or mesmerizing eyes.
It wasn't only the Changsheng Gu family's children.
Gu Qing and all the Gu family elders were equally stunned.
They had sensed the vision but hadn't confirmed its source.
No wonder the ancestor appeared above the First Sequence Mansion, tearing through the void. The frightening vision was awakened by none other than Gu Changge.
But Gu Changge already possesses Dual Pupils. Now, this vision is no less than the one he manifested at birth. They couldn't imagine what new power he had awakened to create such a spectacle.
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Gu Changge was unaware of the commotion outside, for he had just fused with the immortal bones.
Sensing his chest with his spiritual mind, he saw a dense sphere of fairy light within the chaos, as if nurturing an immortal god. Within lay a tremendous terror; even a single ray could overwhelm the world.
In addition, while fusing with the immortal bones, Gu Changge's body was tempered by their power.
The strength of his physical body alone reached a million kilograms, rivaling that of a monk in the Hongqiao realm.
His cultivation had surpassed the Hongqiao realm, activating the Wheel of Life in his dantian.
The first four realms for a monk are: opening channels, conceiving spirit, transforming liquid, and Hongqiao!
These first four realms serve as the foundation and refinement stages.
As the first in line for the Changsheng Gu family, Gu Changge had honed his Dao Foundation to perfection.
Afterward come the realms that cultivate a monk's true power: the Wheel of Life, Spirit Ascension, Enlightenment, and Immortal Transformation!
At this moment, Gu Changge had already activated his Life Wheel.
Above his dantian, a nine-lined Life Wheel slowly rotated. As it turned, drops of spiritual power dripped from the wheel, coalescing into cultivation spiritual energy.
"Nine fortune wheels!"
"The more lines, the greater the potential."
"My nine-marked Life Wheel is already an invincible talent."
"But with the immortal bones, they not only nurture my Life Wheel but also subtly enhance my physical body."
"Nine lines aren't the limit. Can I cultivate even more life lines to strengthen my foundation?"
"If so, this ability alone is worthy of being called an immortal bone."
"And as the immortal bones mature, I wonder what incredible Divine Abilities will manifest!"
Gu Changge was immensely pleased with his immortal bones.
As for the news outside, Gu Changge was aware but didn't rush to appear. He remained in place until he fully absorbed the opportunities brought by the immortal bones.
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Once Gu Changge's Immortal Bone had completed its awakening, Ancestor Gu Yang sensed it and smiled. "It seems the awakening is complete."
After he spoke, a streak of light flew from the First Sequence Mansion.
In the Wheel of Life realm, one can tread the void, transforming into a streak of light to travel vast distances, soaring into the sky or escaping to the earth—emblems of a great monk's prowess.
Gu Changge, transformed into a stream of light, dazzled the Changsheng Gu family children.
"Becoming a streak of light—Mr. Changge has ascended to the Wheel of Life!"
"How old is Mr. Changge? Isn't he only sixteen? A Fortune Wheel at sixteen? Unbelievable!"
"Not only that, but he possesses Dual Pupils and has just awakened unparalleled talent. Truly, the Immortal Gu family will produce an invincible true dragon."
One of the Gu family members exclaimed in awe.
When Gu Qing saw Gu Changge, now capable of transforming into a stream of light and standing alongside them, his eyes widened, then filled with joy.
As expected of his son—Gu Qing's own child.
His son possessed the qualities of a future Great Emperor!
"Gu Changge pays homage to the ancestor, the family head, and all the clan elders."
Gu Changge's expression was calm and steady. He respectfully greeted Gu Yang, Gu Qing, and the clan elders one by one.
Although he still bore some youthfulness, his appearance was handsome, his gaze serene, and his demeanor mature.
Dressed in a black and gold noble robe, his posture was as tall and straight as a poplar.
His noble temperament carried a touch of ethereal detachment, which, combined with his appearance, captivated many.
One could easily imagine how striking he would be when fully grown.
Although appearance held little weight in a world where strength ruled, a handsome exterior was certainly an asset.
Gu Yang gazed at Gu Changge with affection, nodding approvingly. "Excellent, excellent, truly worthy of being the first in line of my Immortal Gu family."
"You already possess Dual Pupils, and now you've awakened a second talent."
"With your extraordinary gifts, you are destined to be our Divine Child."
"Would you accept the title of Divine Child?"
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