Gu Tianhua spoke with deep respect.
This was a respect for the strong, born from the heart, and requiring no pretense. Such an expression on his face could not be faked.
Humans were thus; their appearance reflected their inner thoughts.
What they truly felt within manifested on their faces, appearing most genuine.
If Gu Tianhua had no respect for Xia Feng and was merely faking it, it would be obvious. He wouldn't be showing such an expression of adoration.
Yet, even with this expression, no one present believed him.
It was something inconceivable, and for Gu Tianhua to state it now, no one could accept it.
"Father, I won't ask you for solutions anymore. I understand your difficulties and shouldn't pressure you," Gu Da quickly admitted his mistake.
He feared that if his daughter couldn't be saved, and his father was driven mad, it would be a loss far outweighing any gain.
If the sect lost a super expert at the late Divine Venerable stage, would it still be a super sect?
Could they guarantee they wouldn't be targeted by enemies?
Gu Tianhua was the sect's stabilizing force; he couldn't be in any trouble.
"Yes, my elder brother and I will find a way. Father, you just need to focus on your cultivation," Gu Xiaoju also felt something was amiss.
Considering Gu Tianhua's demeanor, it seemed a bit eccentric.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Am I not worried about Xinyi? I said I've seen a Divine Emperor, and I have. I'm not the only one; all the Divine Venerables who attended the大会 saw him."
Seeing his two sons chorusing disbelief, Gu Tianhua said with a stern face.
As the sect leader, did he have any reason to lie to these two fools?
"Heh heh..." Gu Xiaoju chuckled upon hearing this, not daring to retort.
However, Gu Da, sensing a clue, realized Gu Tianhua was right. There was no need for him to lie.
His father was a super expert at the late Divine Venerable stage; how could he be insane?
If anyone were to go mad, it would be themselves.
Furthermore, Gu Tianhua had just mentioned that everyone at the大会 had seen the Divine Emperor, so there was no reason to hide it from them.
"Father... you say..."
"Rep... Reporting to the Sect Master."
Just as Gu Da was about to speak, someone rushed in from outside and reported loudly. Gu Da, who was about to ask, fell silent.
"What is it?" Gu Tianhua asked, looking at the newcomer.
"Sect Master, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Immortal Sect, Zuo Tianmo, has come to visit you," the disciple who entered reported.
Upon hearing that it was Zuo Tianmo, Gu Tianhua immediately said, "Quickly, come with me to welcome him."
Like him, Zuo Tianmo was also a super expert at the late Divine Venerable stage. At the last Divine Venerable大会, it was precisely because Zuo Tianmo had spoken disrespectfully and offended Xia Feng that he had slapped himself, causing his lips to swell.
Gu Da and Gu Xiaoju, hearing that Zuo Tianmo was coming, followed Gu Tianhua out of the main hall.
"Haha... Divine Venerable Zuo, what great wind has blown you here?" Gu Tianhua laughed heartily as he saw Zuo Tianmo approaching.
"I happened to hear people discussing your granddaughter's cultivation going awry, so I came to see if I could lend a hand," Zuo Tianmo stated his purpose.
"Thank you, thank you," Gu Tianhua said repeatedly after hearing this.
Zuo Tianmo waved his hand and said, "This is nothing. I don't know if I can help."
Zuo Tianmo didn't fully understand the situation and dared not speak carelessly. Besides, if Gu Tianhua himself had no solution, how could he?
It was just that their cultivation methods were different, and he had come to see if he could offer any assistance.
"Divine Venerable Zuo, I am immensely grateful," Gu Da bowed to Zuo Tianmo.
Regardless of success or failure, Zuo Tianmo's willingness to help was worthy of thanks.
"Nephew, there's no need for politeness. Your father and I have a long-standing friendship, and I've watched your daughter grow up. If I can contribute in any way, I will," Zuo Tianmo said, helping Gu Da up.
After chatting outside for a while, the group soon entered the main hall. Zuo Tianmo touched Gu Xinyi's forehead, and after a long pause, he shook his head and said,
"Divine Venerable Gu, Xinyi is too far gone. I can't help either."
Zuo Tianmo then sighed. After examining her, he knew clearly that Gu Xinyi was beyond saving.
It was a fatal situation, unless...
Unless that person came, then there would be no problem.
If it were in the past, Zuo Tianmo would have considered Gu Xinyi doomed, beyond anyone's help, except Xia Feng.
This was because Xia Feng was a Divine Emperor, already grasping the power of rules. He could control all rules and alter Gu Xinyi's meridians.
"Don't sigh. We've already accepted this reality," Gu Tianhua comforted him.
"Have you considered..."
"I have. If Xinyi wants to live, he is the only one in the Immortal Realm who can save her."
Before Zuo Tianmo could finish speaking, Gu Tianhua knew what he was going to say.
It was undoubtedly about inviting Xia Feng.
"Yes, he is the only hope," Zuo Tianmo nodded. Their thoughts had converged; they could only think of the same thing.
"Father, Uncle Zuo, are you referring to that Divine Emperor? Does a Divine Emperor truly exist?" Gu Da asked softly.
When Gu Tianhua had mentioned it before, he had already started to believe. Now that Zuo Tianmo was also bringing it up, he had no choice but to believe.
If someone was going to go mad, it would be one person. Why would Zuo Tianmo, who was perfectly fine, go mad?
Two super experts at the late Divine Venerable stage unanimously agreed that a Divine Emperor existed, so there must be one.
It was just that this news was too explosive, too sensational, and he couldn't accept it for the moment.
"Did you tell him?" Zuo Tianmo looked at the confused Gu Da and turned to ask Gu Tianhua.
Gu Tianhua nodded and said, "I told them before you arrived. They thought I was crazy."
"Haha..." Zuo Tianmo laughed heartily upon hearing this and continued, "You can't blame them. No one could believe this. If I hadn't experienced it myself, I wouldn't have been able to believe it either."
Hiss...
Gu Da and Gu Xiaoju gasped in disbelief. Experienced it themselves?
"Uncle Zuo, you fought against the Divine Emperor?" Gu Da asked, following Zuo Tianmo's lead.
"Fought?" Zuo Tianmo paused for a moment, then nearly burst into tears from laughter. He said in a serious tone, "You think too highly of me. I'm not even as significant as an ant before him."
(⊙o⊙)...
Gu Da and Gu Xiaoju were stunned into silence.
An expert at the late Divine Venerable stage was not even as significant as an ant before a Divine Emperor?
"Is... is the Divine Emperor that powerful?" Gu Da swallowed hard, his eyes wide, and asked in disbelief.
"Your qualifications are not enough, and there's no need for you to know. Even a servant by his side could kill your father and me in minutes," Gu Tianhua waved his hand, signaling Gu Da not to ask further.
After all, if your level isn't high enough, why do you need to know so much?
One must have self-awareness.