Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse

"This trinket is of little use to me; you might as well take it for fishing, Ancestor."

Gu Changge was stunned for a moment, he paid his respects to the Ancestor again before he retreated.

Suddenly, he realized something.

Central State didn't seem as terrifying, and as for the Wu Family, they obviously wouldn't dare to instigate a major conflict with his Gu Family.

At least they wouldn't dare come to the Northern Domain to crusade against the Gu Family.

Just the Ancestor in the Sage Realm alone could go to Central State, discover their identity, and sever their arms.

If the two Ancestors in the Black Coffin were to awaken, wouldn't that be even more terrifying?

The Sages, even the True Monarchs of Central State, wouldn't risk mutual destruction by coming to the Gu Family looking for trouble.

"I've swallowed this Heart-Set Pill," murmured Gu Changge after he descended the mountain.

This was clearly the Ancestor telling him that Central State was inconsequential and the Gu Family would always have his back.

Though the true person behind the scenes was the Saint from the Immortal Ascension Sect, at least the Gu Family could make their stance clear!

There was a price for taking action against the Gu Family's Young Master!

As for that Saint...

The Gu Family Ancestor could do nothing, after all, storming into the Immortal Ascension Sect would be akin to seeking death.

After he had left.

The Gu Family Ancestor in the Back Mountain looked at the Elixir in his hand and couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

"This lad is indeed the hope for the prosperity of our Gu Family."

"I hope that before he heads to Central State, I can attempt to breakthrough to the Moon Unification True Monarch Realm, so that even in Central State, I can protect him somewhat!"

"Heavenly Rank Top Grade Cultivation Technique..."

"If I can successfully switch to cultivation, breaking through should be almost certain!"

"What is fortune and fate?"

"He is the fortune and fate of our Gu Family!"

Gu Haitang had never thought that he might break through to the True Monarch Realm, but now it was a fact.

The hope was growing even more significant, no longer merely hope, but... a fact!

With the enhancement of Root Bone and Cultivation Technique, if he, Gu Haitang, could not break through to the True Monarch Realm, then he'd be unworthy of being called the Gu Family Ancestor!

Back in the day, wasn't he considered the greatest talent of the Northern Domain, a peerless genius that appeared once in a millennium?

Yet now, when facing this junior, Gu Haitang felt his own talent was nothing short of ludicrous.

What genius?

Are those Saints from Central State also considered geniuses?

Compared to Gu Changge's defiance of the heavens, those Saints from the Holy Lands of Central State were merely equal to everyone else…

...

When Gu Changge returned to his own courtyard, seeing nearly three hundred thousand Attribute Points on his panel, he couldn't help but feel excited.

According to the Ancestor's instruction, a hundred thousand Attribute Points were to be exchanged for Elixirs for the Ancestor.

He would still have over a hundred thousand left!

At this rate, not to mention Root Bone, even Comprehension could easily breakthrough the threshold of five hundred.

Even transforming his wives into Acquired Dao Bodies wouldn't be a problem!

He now also had a Secret Technique for hiding Root Bone, just waiting for his wives to learn the technique so it could be implemented without anyone being the wiser!

And the Ancestor chopping off that Ninth Grade arm of the Wu Family also gave him quite a bit of confidence.

It was just Central State, right?

If the Ancestor could go, so could he!

But before that, he still needed to accumulate more strength and foundation for a little longer!

...

[Immortal Ascension Sect]

Saint Wu Jiang looked at the Elder before him, his expression somewhat gloomy.

At this moment, the Wu Family Elder, now lacking a right arm—though he had taken an Elixir to heal his injury, the missing arm couldn't be reattached.

Losing an arm meant that even if he fully recovered, his combat power would be significantly reduced.

"Gu Family..."

"After so many years, they are still so bold."

Even though the Sage who had acted hadn't revealed his identity and had even kept the Wu Family Elder from seeing his face,

Wu Jiang was absolutely certain that it was the Gu Family's doing.

Given that the Wu Family in Central State was currently thriving, especially since he became the Saint of the Immortal Ascension Sect, most families were very amiable toward the Wu Family.

There was no reason for them to provoke the Wu Family, who hadn't had any recent feuds with other families.

This Elder had just returned from a trip to the Northern Domain.

Even though there was no concrete evidence, only the Gu Family would do such a thing!

"My Lord, I estimate that I need to return to the family for some time now."

"But the task you assigned has been completed."

"If my Lord still needs more assistance, the family will send other Elders."

The one-armed Elder of the Wu Family said helplessly.

"Thank you for your hard work."

"Rest assured, this Saint Heir has noted this revenge, the Gu Family will surely pay the price."

Saint Wu Jiang slightly bowed, after all, he was his own family elder, not just a Tributor from the Immortal Ascension Sect.

"It's nothing; your matters are more important, my Lord."

"Don't let my issues hinder your important affairs."

After giving his respects, the Wu Family Elder turned into Black Flame and dissipated into the mountains.

"This I must see, how your Gu Family is going to handle this coming..."

The expression on Wu Jiang's face darkened. The Gu Family had a strong presence in the Northern Domain; he didn't want to, nor could he afford to, strongly confront the Gu Family directly.

Relying solely on the Wu Family would not be enough to forcibly challenge the Gu Family in the Northern Domain without both sides suffering.

It wasn't worth it.

But...

He had already found a scapegoat, and he anticipated satisfying results.

...

"Hmph, thought you could stop me?"

"Heh heh, I've finally escaped."

"It's just the Northern Domain, I will definitely capture that Young Dragon and shut you all up!"

A spirited young woman in Strong Clothes sneakily fled from her home.

Though young, she possessed the formidable power of the Sixth Grade Refining Void Realm!

"Upon my return, it'll be the perfect opportunity to challenge the Ninth Saint Son Peak and become the Ninth Sword Master!"

Dongfang Mingyue, holding her Flying Sword and using Hidden Breath to conceal herself, quietly left her family.

Unbeknownst to her, a powerful Sage was cheerfully watching from above, silently following behind her.

"Although the Northern Domain is a desolate place, given Mingyue's temperament, she's bound to stir up some trouble."

"Return home, this old man will follow her there."

After leaving a message, he didn't reveal himself, just silently followed the young girl. Letting her suffer a bit on this trip to the Northern Domain could be beneficial as long as no real danger arose.

It would prevent her from becoming overly arrogant, which is detrimental to cultivation.