Gu Qingfeng stood up, his dark imperial robe fluttering without wind, the space around him faintly distorted.

He walked to the edge of the hall, his gaze piercing through the palace walls, looking toward the endless chaos.

"Regular seclusion won't work."

"Then... I can only rely on external forces."

His mind quickly contemplated possible paths.

"First, continue to instigate warfare between the two clans, using war to nurture war, comprehending the Netherworld True Meaning amidst life-and-death combat, irrigating the Great Tao with Evil God's Blood."

"Second, seek Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures like the Nine-orifice Exquisite Fruit, chaotic treasures that can directly assist top Heavenly Venerates in breaking through bottlenecks, but such opportunities are rare and cannot be pursued actively."

"Third——"

He shook his head.

There was no third option.

At least for now, he couldn't think of a better way.

"The Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty has just undergone expansion, needing time to digest the spoils of war and stabilize its territory. Instigating a war now is not a wise move."

Gu Qingfeng quickly made a judgment.

"Then... I can only seek Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures."

He took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with resolve.

Difficult?

No matter how difficult, it must be done!

Sitting and waiting for death was never his style.

...

Once his mind was made up, Gu Qingfeng didn't hesitate any longer.

With a slight movement of his mind, his figure disappeared from the great hall of the Mystic Sky Palace.

The next moment.

In the Imperial Garden.

Within a garden shrouded in celestial mist, rare flowers and exotic plants were everywhere, and divine springs flowed incessantly.

But Gu Qingfeng did not even glance at them, simply standing silently under an ancient tree, hands behind his back.

Soon.

Several streaks of light came swiftly from the distance, landing outside the Imperial Garden.

"Your son pays respect to Father Emperor!"

Leading the group was a person dressed in the Crown Prince Python Robe, with an elegant demeanor, precisely Crown Prince Gu Yang.

Behind him were two youths in King's Robes, the Second Prince Gu Xuan and the Third Prince Gu Xiu.

The three of them made respectful bows, not daring to show the slightest negligence.

Gu Qingfeng slowly turned around, his gaze landing on the three.

In an instant, Gu Yang and the others felt an invisible pressure envelop them, as if the whole world was scrutinizing them.

Under this gaze, all their secrets, cultivation, and thoughts were completely exposed.

"What terrifying eyes..."

Gu Xuan was horrified in his heart.

He was already a Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable, a formidable figure in the outside world.

But in front of this Father Emperor, he felt as insignificant as an ant.

"It seems that over the years, you haven't neglected your cultivation."

Gu Qingfeng's voice sounded, calm and unruffled.

Gu Yang quickly bowed and said, "Your son owes today's achievements entirely to Father Emperor's guidance and the nourishment of the Immortal Dynasty's Qi Fortune. I dare not take credit."

Gu Qingfeng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the three.

Gu Yang, Four Tribulation Heavenly Venerable, with a thick aura and solid foundation, clearly had not slacked over this ten million years.

Gu Xuan and Gu Xiu, both Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerables, although not as advanced as Gu Yang, their progress was commendable.

"The Crown Prince's cultivation progresses the fastest, favored by the Immortal Dynasty's Qi Fortune, and also due to your own efforts."

Gu Qingfeng said indifferently.

"As for you two reaching the Second Tribulation, it's quite impressive. If you have any doubts in your cultivation in the future, feel free to seek my guidance at any time."

Gu Xuan and Gu Xiu felt relieved, quickly responding, "Thank you, Father Emperor!"

They understood this was Father Emperor's acknowledgment.

In Gu Qingfeng's eyes, Gu Yang, as the Crown Prince, enjoyed the most resources from the Immortal Dynasty, with the richest Qi Fortune, leading in cultivation was only natural.

While Gu Xuan and Gu Xiu, though they held titles as kings, their gains ultimately could not compare to the Crown Prince. Achieving such accomplishments was quite rare.

If they could indeed surpass later and stand equal with the Crown Prince, it would be worth investigating.

...

"Where is Old Fourth?"

Gu Qingfeng suddenly asked.

Gu Yang quickly replied, "In response to Father Emperor, Fourth Brother has returned to the palace more than ten times over the years. The most recent was thirty thousand years ago, but as Father Emperor was in seclusion, he dared not disturb."

He paused, then continued:

"Fourth Brother possesses extraordinary talent, his cultivation advancing rapidly. From my observation, he has now reached the peak of Three Tribulations, evidently not far from the Fourth Tribulation."

Gu Qingfeng's eyes flashed with a hint of satisfaction.

Gu Xianlin, was the most gifted among his four sons, his current progress was within Gu Qingfeng's expectations.

"Very good."

He nodded again and asked about the current status of the Imperial Family.

Gu Yang reported everything in detail.

Over these ten million years, the strength of the Gu Family's Imperial Family had made long strides forward.

Among the younger generation, three had stepped into the Heavenly Venerate Realm.

After listening to the report, Gu Qingfeng was silent for a moment.

Then, he slowly spoke, his voice light yet carrying an undeniable authority.

"I have a matter that requires your utmost effort."

Gu Yang and the others straightened their expressions: "Please command, Father Emperor!"

Gu Qingfeng looked into the distant chaos, speaking word by word:

"Announce my decree: From this day forth, use all the power of the Immortal Dynasty to search for the Nine-orifice Exquisite Fruit, and all other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that can assist Nine Tribulation Heavenly Venerable in cultivation and breaking through bottlenecks."

"This is the current top priority of the Immortal Dynasty, any other matters must yield for it."

He paused, a trace of determined color flashing in his eyes.

"Inform the four hundred fifty million Immortal Domains of the Dynasty. Anyone offering such treasures, regardless of origin or cultivation, will be heavily rewarded by me.

Can be granted top-tier legacy, longevity resources, or even awarded a prosperous Immortal Domain as a fief, allowing them to become a King of a different surname!"

"Your son obeys the order!"

Gu Yang and the others knelt to accept the command, their voices resolute.

They knew, since Father Emperor had resolved to such an extent, even willing to offer a prosperous Immortal Domain as a reward, this matter must not be overlooked.

"Go now."

Gu Qingfeng waved his hand.

Gu Yang and the others bowed and retreated, hurrying away, evidently to arrange the matter.

The Imperial Garden returned to silence.

——

On the other side.

Gu Yang and the others, adhering to Gu Qingfeng's command, naturally dispersed their forces, keen on collecting such Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

The Mystic Sky Forbidden Guard and other forces fully mobilized.

For a time.

The entire Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty was shaken.

Many cultivators even speculated whether Gu Qingfeng, the Mystic Sky Immortal Emperor, had already stepped into the Nine Tribulations Realm.

After all, if he hadn't stepped into the Nine Tribulations Realm, why would he need Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for the cultivation of Nine Tribulation Heavenly Venerables?

"Nine Tribulation Heavenly Venerable!"

"Is it possible that the Mystic Sky Immortal Emperor has truly stepped into this realm?"

"It doesn't make sense, such Longevity Divine Tribulation must be imposing. If the Emperor had broken through, how could there be no commotion? Perhaps he chose to break through in the frontier of chaos?"

Some looked puzzled, contemplating this seemed the only explanation.

After all, chaos is vast, with many places barren, and many ancient Heavenly Venerables choose these places when crossing tribulations.

No other reason, mainly for safety.

As for the idea that Gu Qingfeng does not need to undergo the Longevity Divine Tribulation, no one considered it.

After all.

Since ancient times, Heavenly Venerables breaking through must undergo the Longevity Divine Tribulation, an eternal truth defined by the Heavenly Dao order.

Even an Immortal Heavenly Venerate can't defy the orders of the Heavenly Dao, let alone a mere Heavenly Venerate.

Thus.

If Gu Qingfeng broke through the tribulation without any disturbances, the only possibility left was that he was crossing the tribulation in some frontier land of chaos, hence no commotion.

Simultaneously, this indirectly explained why Gu Qingfeng's power was so overwhelming.

To say that Seven Tribulation Heavenly Venerables could rival half-step immortals was unimaginable.

But to say as a Nine Tribulation Heavenly Venerable, it was more reasonable.

Of course——

Even so, many strong figures were still shocked.

After all, since Gu Qingfeng ascended to the Endless Immortal Domain, it's only been a few million years.

In a few million years, advancing step by step from Emperor Realm to Nine Tribulations Heavenly Venerable Realm, such cultivation speed is indeed extraordinary.

Even immortals before their enlightenment did not have such cultivation speed.

Gu Qingfeng was aware of the outside disturbances, but he ignored them.

Once he decided to have the Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty collect many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, some news was bound to leak.

However.

Gu Qingfeng never intended to conceal his cultivation.

He knew well.

As long as Emperor Ziwei remained alive, the Immortals of the Evil God Clan wouldn't make any significant moves.

Moreover, to those immortals, whether Seven Tribulation or Nine Tribulation Heavenly Venerable, they were merely ants, and they wouldn't care much.

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