Chapter 1421: Chapter 1420: Gu Yuan’s Pride
Half a month later, at the Dragon God Palace, the Seventh Layer of the Nine Layers Qiankun Tower.
“Phew!” Feng Wuchen exhaled deeply, his eyes slightly opening, and two intense gleams shot out.
“Breaking through to the mid-stage of the Heavenly Deity Realm isn’t easy. I’ve been cultivating on the Seventh Layer for over two months to finally break through. Fortunately, I had the assistance of the Mixed Yuan Divine Stone; this thing truly is a treasure.” Feng Wuchen muttered to himself and laughed.
“However, during cultivation, what were those images that appeared in my mind? Are they the memories of the former young lord of the Dragon God Clan?” Feng Wuchen frowned in confusion.
“You’re right, these are my memories.” Suddenly, a strange voice echoed in Feng Wuchen’s mind.
“Dragon Venerable!” Feng Wuchen’s expression changed dramatically.
The space suddenly transformed into a starry space, vast and boundless.
Feng Wuchen glanced around, and then before him appeared a young man with handsome features and a regal aura.
The person who appeared was none other than the former Young Lord of the Dragon God Clan, known in the Heavenly Realm as the Dragon God Supreme.
This is the only Supreme revered by millions in the Heavenly Realm!
The Young Lord of the Dragon God earned this title because, in those days, with his Ninth Heavenly Emperor pinnacle realm, he confronted the Heavenly Sovereign for countless cultivators in the Heavenly Realm, his power immense, once surpassing the Heavenly Deity Realm’s Dragon God Clan Leader.
That battle was unprecedented, with the Young Lord of the Dragon God seriously wounding the Heavenly Sovereign with overwhelming strength, but later falling due to depleted divine power.
The Dragon God Supreme was the only super strong individual capable of contending with the Heavenly Sovereign in the Heavenly Realm, and the only top powerhouse recognized by the Heavenly Sovereign, later granted the title of Dragon God Supreme by the Heavenly Sovereign.
The Dragon God Supreme was revered by millions and was a legendary figure.
Looking at the man with the powerful aura before him, Feng Wuchen asked, “Are you the Dragon Venerable?”
“No, I am you. I am both the Dragon Venerable and Feng Wuchen; these are merely memories that have just awakened in our minds.” The Dragon Venerable smiled calmly.
“I see.” Feng Wuchen nodded and said, “Meeting you seems to be due to the reason the memories are beginning to awaken.”
“The Heavenly Sovereign’s power is immense, and our current power is far from enough. When I say not enough, you can’t yet imagine.” The Dragon Venerable spoke.
“From what you’re saying, it seems to be even less enough than I had imagined.” Feng Wuchen nodded again.
“Since we have the chance to reincarnate, this time we must defeat the Heavenly Sovereign and destroy the Divine Clan’s celestial authority. I am you, and you are me; defeating the Heavenly Sovereign is definitely not a problem.” The Dragon Venerable smiled, full of confidence.
“If you had broken through to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm sooner back then, the subsequent events might not have happened.” Feng Wuchen said.
“Let the failure of the previous life be a chance to start anew in this life. When all memories awaken, that will be our true rebirth. Feng Wuchen, give it your all.” The Dragon Venerable smiled.
After speaking, the Dragon Venerable disappeared, and the starry space vanished with him.
“This Dragon Venerable is really confident in himself.” Feng Wuchen murmured to himself.
Taking a deep breath, Feng Wuchen said, “Continue cultivating and strive to break through to the late stage of the Heavenly Deity Realm as soon as possible.”
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Tianzun Divine Palace.
“Gu Yuan is becoming more and more arrogant; he completely disregards the Grand Elder!”
“Half a month after the mission failed, he didn’t report to the Grand Elder. Who does he think he is? Isn’t he just a dog of our Celestial Emperor Pavilion?”
“Keep your voice down, be careful he overhears you. If you anger him, even Zhuge the Elder can’t save you!”
The three of them murmured in low voices heading to the Celestial Emperor Pavilion, very wary of Gu Yuan.
In the palace where Gu Yuan resided, a Great Heavenly Emperor said, “Gu Yuan, the Grand Elder orders you to proceed to the hall immediately.”
An illusory figure flickered out from the palace abruptly, leaving only an afterimage, and then disappeared without a trace.
“Se… Seventh Heavenly Emperor! The aura just now was that of the Seventh Heavenly Emperor!”
“Gu Yuan… he’s broken through! The Seventh Heavenly Emperor!”
“Terrifying! No wonder he is the favored disciple of the Dragon God Supreme!”
After the illusory afterimage vanished, it left behind three very frightened Great Heavenly Emperor powerhouses.
“Oh? The level of the Seventh Heavenly Emperor.” In the hall, the Grand Elder said with slight surprise, “Such talent is truly daunting, enough to rival the top geniuses of the Dragon God Clan.”
“Seventh Heavenly Emperor!” Zhuge Mingjun’s expression changed drastically; he suddenly opened his eyes in shock, “This guy surpassed me to break through to the Seventh Heavenly Emperor first!”
“Brother has broken through!” Fairy Yu Yan looked outside the palace with surprise.
The terrifying aura of Gu Yuan, which disappeared in an instant, instantly alarmed the entire Tianzun Divine Palace.
Outside the main hall of the Tianzun Divine Palace, Gu Yuan said with neither servility nor arrogance, “Gu Yuan has arrived.”
“Come in.” Inside, the authoritative voice of Zhuge Wuji resounded.
Gu Yuan had no hesitation, nor did his expression change, and he entered the main hall as if walking into his own backyard.
“Greetings, Grand Elder.” Gu Yuan saluted.
“Congratulations on the breakthrough to the Seventh Heavenly Emperor Realm, Heavenly Slayer of the Heavenly Realm. With your strength, you shouldn’t have lost to Long Yun, right?” The old eyes looked at Gu Yuan as Zhuge Wuji asked indifferently.
“A loss is a loss. I never find excuses for myself; that is the behavior of the weak. In my eyes, there are only the strong.” Gu Yuan said without any expression.
Zhuge Wuji slightly nodded, smiling faintly, “That is what I appreciate most about you.”
“Why didn’t you report your mission failure to me?” Zhuge Wuji asked.
“I assumed the Grand Elder knew. I was at a breakthrough period. After the battle with Long Yun, my bottleneck had loosened, and the risk of breakthrough was imminent. The Grand Elder should have been well aware of this, which is why I didn’t report to the Grand Elder.” Gu Yuan still showed no expression.
“If the Grand Elder thinks I’m at fault, please send others to carry out the tasks. I find such tedious tasks unappealing.” Gu Yuan continued.
“Bold! Gu Yuan! Watch your words!” A powerhouse immediately reprimanded Gu Yuan.
“What I say is not for you to dictate.” Gu Yuan’s cold gaze swept at the powerhouse, causing him to tremble with fear.
“You!” The man was furious, clenching his fists tightly.
Zhuge Wuji gestured for the powerhouse to be silent, then said, “I am not blaming you for this task’s failure. I hope you won’t disappoint me again.”
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.” Gu Yuan saluted and, without waiting for Zhuge Wuji’s approval, turned and left the hall.
Zhuge Wuji frowned deeply, his aged face instantly darkening.
“Grand Elder, Gu Yuan is too arrogant!” The powerhouse gritted his teeth, wishing he could strike Gu Yuan down.
“The favored disciple of the Dragon God Supreme is not simple, and not to be trifled with.” Zhuge Wuji slightly shook his head and said, “Until we obtain the Yan Sheng Decree, do not act against him.”
“This person is a threat; the Grand Elder must be careful. He might defect to the Heavenly Sovereign at any moment.” The figure of a Great Lord appeared out of nowhere in the main hall, bowing respectfully to Zhuge Wuji.
“A mere Seventh Heavenly Emperor can’t stir up much trouble.” Zhuge Wuji said flatly, not at all concerned whether Gu Yuan posed a threat.