Chapter 1563 Gu Tianxing
Moreover, Chen Xuan discovered that the further inside they went, the denser the spiritual energy became, even feeling thick. The World Tree was also very pleased, gently swaying its branches.
A large amount of spiritual energy poured into Chen Xuan's body, once again impacting the peak of the Nascent Soul realm.
Just being close to the spiritual pool had this effect; if one entered the spiritual pool, wouldn't the effect be even better?
Soon, they arrived at a stone gate, heavily guarded by powerful martial artists and soldiers armed with live ammunition, all standing at the ready.
"Halt!"
As they approached, someone stopped them.
"Gu Lingyun of the Gu family!"
Gu Lingyun announced his name.
"Young Master Lingyun!"
Everyone bowed in unison.
"Alright, rise."
Gu Lingyun waved his hand and handed a round jade pendant to a guard.
The guard took the round jade pendant, examined it, and found it to be genuine. He put it away and glanced at Chen Xuan, saying in a low voice, "Young Master Lingyun, according to the Gu family's rules, one jade pendant allows only one person to enter. Your attendant cannot go in."
Gu Lingyun replied, "I am not going in. My attendant is."
Huh?
At these words, everyone present was stunned.
"Young Master Lingyun, have you made a mistake? This spiritual pool opens only once every three years, and it's not just anyone who can enter. This spot should belong to Miss Yu Long, shouldn't it? How can you let an attendant go in?" the guard blurted out involuntarily.
Chen Xuan frowned upon hearing this.
He had never expected that this opportunity would belong to Gu Yu Long this time, and that entry into the spiritual pool was so strict, only allowed once every three years.
In fact, the spiritual pool was indeed very powerful in the past, but as time passed, its energy recovery ability was far inferior to what it used to be. Out of necessity, the Gu family could only open it once every three years, with a three-year interval in between to allow the spiritual pool to recover its energy, preparing for the next opening.
"Do you think you can dictate how I conduct myself?" Gu Lingyun said coldly.
The guard's expression stiffened, and he quickly said sheepishly, "I dare not, I dare not..."
He knew that none of the scions of these great families were easy to deal with, and he naturally wouldn't dare to provoke them.
"Brother Lingyun, you sure have a temper."
Suddenly, a sarcastic voice rang out.
Several young men and women, dressed very lavishly, walked over. The speaker was not old, appearing to be only eighteen or nineteen, but his face was filled with an arrogant air, like a newly unsheathed sword.
He looked at Gu Lingyun with disdain in his eyes.
This person was named Gu Tianxing, the younger brother of Gu Tianlang. Although he was young, his talent was extremely high, and he was already an eighth-rank Mythical realm expert. Ninth-rank Mythical realm experts would be unable to fight back against Gu Tianxing.
Furthermore, Gu Tianxing had always coveted Gu Lingyun's position as seventh in the lineage and had always wanted to obtain it through the clan gathering.
"Gu Tianxing? What are you doing here?" Gu Lingyun frowned.
"I am naturally here to enter the spiritual pool," Gu Tianxing said with a smile, taking out a round jade pendant and handing it to the guard at the entrance.
"Young Master Tianxing, please!" The guard extended his arm, his face full of respect.
Gu Lingyun's expression changed slightly upon seeing this, "I didn't expect your brother to give you the chance to enter the spiritual pool."
"My brother is exceptionally talented and is already a Martial Emperor realm expert. Why would he need to enter the spiritual pool to refine his talent?" Gu Tianxing said proudly with a smile, "My brother gave me this spot. After I enter the spiritual pool and improve my talent, I might even break through another minor realm. I am already at the ninth-rank Mythical realm. At tomorrow's clan gathering, you will be my prey."
"Gu Tianxing, just you? You're really talking big." Gu Lingyun sneered, "Do you think I'm just standing around doing nothing?"
Although he was a ninth-rank Mythical realm expert, he was not an ordinary one. Moreover, his strength was already infinitely close to that of a Martial Emperor realm expert. Even if Gu Tianxing became a ninth-rank Mythical realm expert, he might not be his match.
"Heh heh, you'll know then." Gu Tianxing let out a few cold laughs, "As for you, giving the spot to an attendant, aren't you a fool?"
"Does it concern you how I use it? You ignorant thing who doesn't know respect. Is that how your brother taught you?" Gu Lingyun said coldly.
"Heh heh, perhaps I am being presumptuous." Gu Tianxing glanced at Chen Xuan, then turned his gaze back to Gu Lingyun, "Since you gave the spot to this fellow, he must be a very important person, right? Don't worry, I will take good care of him inside."
The people following Gu Tianxing also showed sinister smiles; these were all Gu Tianxing's close associates.
"Don't push your luck!" Gu Lingyun shouted angrily.
But Gu Tianxing completely ignored Gu Lingyun.
"Let's go!" Gu Tianxing turned and left with his entourage.
So arrogant... Chen Xuan's eyebrows twitched. Suddenly, his expression changed. A small piece of paper appeared in his hand. He suddenly looked up and saw a young man in Gu Tianxing's entourage give him a knowing glance.
Hmm? I don't think I know anyone from the Gu family?
Gu Lingyun glanced at Chen Xuan and said gravely, "After you go in, good luck to yourself."
"Perhaps they are the ones who should be wishing for good luck?" Chen Xuan shrugged.
"Uh..." Gu Lingyun was speechless. Remembering Chen Xuan's terrifying strength, he realized that Gu Tianxing and the others were the ones who should be worried.
"Don't worry. Since you gave me the spot, I will certainly serve you well as an attendant. That Gu Tianxing is your biggest competitor; I'll deal with him first," Chen Xuan said calmly.
"Just don't kill anyone. Handle the rest as you see fit," Gu Lingyun cautioned. As long as no one died, he could still manage it, but if a life was lost, he wouldn't be able to protect Chen Xuan.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Under Gu Lingyun's gaze, Chen Xuan stepped towards the stone gate.
After Chen Xuan disappeared from view, Gu Lingyun raised his eyebrows and muttered, "I always feel like something big might happen on this trip to the spiritual pool."
As soon as he entered the stone gate, Chen Xuan saw a Gu family young master being stopped by guards.
The guard said obsequiously, "My young master, please wait here for a moment. An elder will lead you in shortly."
"Hmph, don't make me wait too long, or I'll make you regret it."
"What are you saying, young master? How dare I make the young master wait too long? It's just that Elder Xiao Ming has some matters to attend to, so..."
"Alright." Mentioning Elder Xiao Ming, the Gu family young master's expression changed, and he said no more, sitting down on a long stone bench to wait.
"You, go wait over there."
As Chen Xuan stood there dazed, a guard pointed at him and ordered coldly. The tone and attitude were vastly different from how he had addressed the Gu family young master just moments before. They knew Chen Xuan was merely Gu Lingyun's attendant, so why would they show him any respect?
"Oh..." Chen Xuan nodded, not getting angry with the guard, and turned to walk to the corner, sitting down on a stone bench.