If he encountered me, I'd simply brush him off without a second thought.
"Youzhu actually wasted her time fooling around with such an idiot back then. Even though she used a mere avatar at the time, there's no guarantee the real Supreme doesn't have a way to eliminate both the avatar and her true body altogether."
Gu Jianlin felt the shadow moving closer and closer to the depths of the Sea of Eternal Life, and he let out a sigh.
"What are you sitting here for?"
Suddenly, a cold voice jolted him back to reality.
Gu Jianlin looked up, only to see a woman with a cold yet regal demeanor staring down at him with an icy gaze. Her beige long trench coat fluttered in the wind.
"Senior Ji."
He rose from the snow, brushing off the powder that clung to him.
"Been engrossed in staring at the Destiny Mud Tablet, haven't you?"
A single remark from Ji Zhou made him break into a cold sweat.
Gu Jianlin froze in terror—he had clearly constructed the Lock of Nonexistence, so how could he still be discovered?
Thankfully, he reasoned that the Destiny Mud Tablet shows something different to every individual.
It reflects each person's own fate.
For instance, when members of the Lin Family returned from the Sea of Eternal Life, what they saw was the Penglai Ascension Array.
What Gu Jianlin saw was one hundred thousand times more terrifying.
"There are certain unique techniques in this world that can detect your spiritual fluctuations. But rest assured, there aren't many who possess such techniques—only three individuals alive in this era, to be exact."
Ji Zhou raised a finger, and it emitted a radiant golden light as it touched his forehead.
Gu Jianlin felt as if a warm sunlight had washed over his entire being, quietly dispelling the fear and panic within him.
"What kind of power is this?"
He felt even his breathing become more fluid—it was the rhythm of Heavenly Person's Breathing.
"Heavenly Person Power."
Ji Zhou gave him a sidelong glance and said, "You're indeed not afraid. Good aptitude."
Gu Jianlin paused in confusion. "Why would I be afraid?"
"Because the Heavenly Person Realm's power is immensely overwhelming. Few in this world are qualified to bear such strength."
Ji Zhou said indifferently, "For example, those pathetic Saints in the Judgement Court—if they sensed Heavenly Person Power, it would scare their souls out of their bodies. The Nightwatch Department is no exception, including its thirteen ministers. Their abilities are limited. Only Divine Generals can bear this power."
What an insult!
Gu Jianlin thought to himself, at least he was versatile—otherwise, this single moment might have cost him half his life.
"That little girl from the Lin Family gave you something, didn't she?"
Ji Zhou said nonchalantly.
Gu Jianlin remained silent for a long time: "Senior Ji, what on earth is your level of accomplishment that I can't hide anything from you?"
Ji Zhou glanced at him: "Eighth Rank."
Gu Jianlin replied expressionlessly, "Do you think I'd believe that? I'm not Yu."
"Believe it or not."
Ji Zhou said coldly, "In any case, keep it well hidden. Don't let others see it. If it's someone closely connected to you, they could take a look. As for random others, forget about it."
Gu Jianlin was a bit surprised. "You're a Divine General. Why didn't you demand I hand it over?"
Ji Zhou squinted her eyes, visibly dissatisfied. "I'm a Divine General, not a bandit."
Gu Jianlin pondered for a moment before walking into his tent and retrieving the Destiny Mud Tablet to hand it to her.
"What's the meaning of this?"
Ji Zhou raised an eyebrow.
"Surely it can be of use to you as well? Don't you want to take a look?"
Gu Jianlin said sincerely.
Ji Zhou stared deeply at him before waving her hand dismissively: "I appreciate the gesture, but I won't look."
Gu Jianlin couldn't help but ask curiously, "Why not?"
"Because I don't believe in fate."
Ji Zhou clasped her hands behind her back; though her tone was calm, it carried a towering arrogance: "In this world, only I can control my own destiny. The so-called Destiny Tablet? Just garbage."
Gu Jianlin was left utterly astonished.
"Remember what I said."
Ji Zhou's gaze sharpened, her tone turning especially stern.
Gu Jianlin carefully mulled over the meaning of her words and nodded slightly. "I've learned something important."
Ji Zhou, for some reason, grew even more irked and reprimanded him: "You seem obedient now, but who was the lunatic earlier, unwilling to recognize anyone, killing a Minister-Level and openly challenging Rhein?"
She said coldly, "If you hadn't proven yourself useful, not even ten lives would've saved you."
Gu Jianlin chuckled silently.
"You're still daring to laugh?"
Ji Zhou snapped: "If you keep causing trouble, I'll break…"
She suddenly realized this boy wasn't her own son.
"I'll break Yu's legs instead."
Why break Yu's legs?
Gu Jianlin thought to himself—what had that kid ever done?
"So infuriating!"
Ji Zhou said with a stern expression: "Even your research findings—I'll destroy them all for good measure."
Gu Jianlin realized she was genuinely angry, so he replied quickly, "Alright, next time for sure."
Ji Zhou eyed him with suspicion.
Unsure whether he meant next time he would definitely not dare to,
or next time he definitely would still dare.
"The Strategy Group is about to depart—you're the last one we're waiting for."
Ji Zhou grabbed his shoulder and said coldly, "Get ready, we're leaving."
"Senior Ji, you're going too?"
Gu Jianlin asked in surprise.
"Only to anchor the formation, just in case!"
Ji Zhou answered, "I possess the President's Heavenly Person Power and can manipulate the Heavenly Person's Wedge."
Gu Jianlin paused briefly before saying, "Senior Ji, I have something to tell you—regarding the President."
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