"Young Master, the Gu family already knows about your return to East洲 (East Continent). However, some old fellows are still playing dumb, pretending they don't understand. But I don't think they can keep up the act for much longer..."

"Today's welcome banquet is just my personal invitation, nothing too grand."

The helicopter slowly took off into the snowy curtain.

Luo Yu's laughter was interrupted by Gu Nanfeng's solemn voice.

"Fatty..."

Holding the wooden sword, Gu Nanfeng said earnestly, "Just call me like you used to. There's no need to call me Young Master."

Fatty Luo was stunned.

Eight years of separation.

Memories were a little blurry... now only the vague figure of Gu Nanfeng smiling back and waving goodbye remained from their parting.

Yes.

Eight years had passed in a flash. Back then, they were already close partners.

It was just that Luo Yu came from a poor background.

He was a "lucky one" who received the Gu family's favor and cultivation. Due to his one-in-a-thousand commanding talent, he was specially recruited into the command post to study, practice combat, cultivate transcendence, and develop strategies alongside Gu Nanfeng, the future head of the Gu family... Back then, everyone around him called Gu Nanfeng Young Master, treating him with respect. But he refused to do so and would always call him by his given name.

But he never expected that after eight years of separation...

When they met again...

He found it difficult to say the other's name. When he wanted to utter a "title"... after much deliberation, the words "Young Master" were the only ones that came out.

"Gu..."

Luo Fatty's tongue seemed to freeze.

He said with a wry smile, "I'll get used to it slowly... Young Master, it's not that I don't want to be familiar with you, but after following the Grand Commander for so many years, reporting tasks, how could I dare to speak frankly? He often talks about you, eagerly anticipating your return from Bei Zhou (North Continent) to inherit the position of the Gu family's head. I've just gotten used to calling you Young Master. You know, I'm not the kind of guy who uses two different titles in front of and behind people's backs."

Hearing this, Gu Nanfeng didn't say anything and could only let it go.

He smiled and asked, "How is Grand Uncle's health?"

"He's incredibly vigorous."

Luo Fatty said with emotion, "If you didn't come back, he'd probably drag me to Bei Zhou (North Continent) fortress... I heard things haven't been peaceful at the fortress lately, and he seems very interested..."

Gu Shen and Lu Nanjin exchanged a glance and held their breaths, listening carefully.

The teacher's trip to Bei Zhou (North Continent)... was because Senior Sister had sent a "cry for help."

With Senior Sister Luo's strength, only an S-level mission could pose a slight challenge to her. Zhou Jiren hadn't told anyone about the contents on that strand of hair, not even his two closest disciples...

It wasn't because of distrust.

But because telling them would only make things more troublesome.

With Gu Shen and Lu Nanjin's current strength... knowing wouldn't do them any good.

"Tell me about it."

Gu Nanfeng said with a smile.

Luo Fatty glanced at the two Tribunal friends behind him and said with a smile, "It's said that a new 'Myriad Realm' has been discovered outside the fortress... It seems that a remarkable 'ancient sealed object' has been unearthed, and many transcendents have been trapped in the Myriad Realm. The specifics are still unknown, and various forces are still searching."

"Myriad Realm?"

Gu Shen frowned slightly.

"It's similar to a mental realm... Extremely powerful sealed objects will emit chaotic mental energy. In an environment rich in transcendent source matter, these mental energies will condense and spread on their own, eventually forming a 'Myriad Realm'," Chu Ling explained. "The common name is 'Myriad Realm', but the academic faction in Zhong Zhou (Central Continent) calls it 'Disaster Realm'. Because once you step into it, nothing good will come of it."

"Similar to [Annihilation Dream]?"

Gu Shen thought of Zhou Yu's almost S-level ability.

"Yes... The destructive power of a nascent Myriad Realm may not be comparable to the all-out [Annihilation Dream] that attempts to destroy everything. But this is, after all, an unowned force with no consumption cost. In other words, it can continue to grow for years or even decades."

Chu Ling said, "Myriad Realms are common outside the Bei Zhou (North Continent) fortress... The regions where Myriad Realms are born are often accompanied by a large number of order destruction points and other unknown transcendent phenomena, basically forming a super-large domain."

"The reason it's called Disaster Realm is because stepping into it will definitely bring misfortune upon oneself."

"And the reason it's called Myriad Realm is simple... Sealed objects that can spontaneously condense and give birth to such a super-large mental domain are definitely S-level sealed objects." Chu Ling said calmly, "They are the best things in the world."

Gu Shen narrowed his eyes. "So... Senior Sister is trapped in the Myriad Realm?"

"Most likely." Chu Ling thought for a moment and said, "Very likely. This news hasn't spread yet, so it seems to be spreading through private channels..."

Gu Shen had a guess in his heart.

With Senior Sister Luo's strength, besides the Myriad Realm, probably nothing else could stop her.

Because she was trapped in the Myriad Realm.

That's why the deep-sea link was interrupted... Similarly, because she didn't want to miss the opportunity, she used the characteristics of her sealed object to send a strand of [Hair] to the fortress and entrusted Duke Zhuxue to hand it over to the teacher.

"Actually, I'd like to see it for myself."

Luo Fatty clenched his fist, listening to the clatter of his iron hand, and said with a soft laugh, "What exactly does a Myriad Realm look like?"

"I once observed such a scene from afar in Bei Zhou (North Continent)... Many transcendents stepped into the Myriad Realm one after another, seeking opportunities. Even titled transcendents entered, but it was just a dream."

Gu Nanfeng said softly, "Actually, compared to Myriad Realm, I think the name 'Disaster Realm' is more appropriate. Many people lost their lives. Titled transcendents with considerable strength can save themselves, but they eventually retreat in a sorry state..."

Luo Yu was a little surprised and asked, "In the end, no one got the sealed object?"

"It's just the disordered condensation of mental energy." Gu Nanfeng smiled and shook his head. "Not all Myriad Realms can be taken away... For example, [Qingzhong (Clear Tomb)], even if Mr. Gu Changzhi wakes up, what can he do? It's something that can't be taken away."

These words seemed to awaken Luo Yu.

He fell into deep thought... Yes, Myriad Realm or Disaster Realm, the essence is the combination of mental energy and transcendent source matter, forming a vast domain field.

It wasn't that he hadn't seen Myriad Realms... There was one in Changye City.

[Qingzhong (Clear Tomb)], which was known as one of the miracle lands, wasn't it a huge Myriad Realm?

"No matter how much one cultivates... people are small."

Gu Nanfeng said softly, "Climbing a mountain doesn't mean conquering it... The mountain is still the mountain, and you are still you. If the mountain is angry, it only needs to shake lightly. No matter how capable you are, even if you don't die, you will still be seriously injured. If an ancient sealed object that has truly accumulated hundreds or thousands of years of transcendent source matter comes into being, it is definitely not an opportunity but a disaster. Even titled transcendents should retreat far away."

"Of course..."

Gu Nanfeng smiled again, "I'm talking about people, except for those seven."

"...Six." Luo Fatty added with a smile, "Leaving aside the one sleeping in Qingzhong (Clear Tomb), one has already passed away."

Today, there are six God Seats in the five continents.

The vacant God Seat... has been confirmed dead.

"Speaking of which... The reason why the outer continents haven't dared to covet Snow Forbidden City these years, I heard it's because..." Luo Fatty raised his eyebrows and lowered his voice, "It has been confirmed that the one who died was killed by Lord Gu Changzhi!"

Hearing this.

Gu Shen's heart skipped a beat.

He vaguely remembered what Mr. Gu Changzhi had said to him in the Golden Divine Domain...

"I don't know if it's true or not..."

Luo Fatty said regretfully, murmuring, "The timeline doesn't seem to match up, but the only ones who can kill gods should be gods, right? The main thing is that Lord Gu Changzhi has been in a deep sleep for a long time, and we don't dare to ask..."

Gu Changzhi killed a God Seat?

Gu Shen suddenly thought of the ruler in his sleeve... and Gu Changzhi's earnest warning to him...

It wouldn't be that this ruler is a relic of a God Seat, would it?

……

……

The helicopter was very fast.

It only took ten minutes to reach the sky above Snow Forbidden City.

The snow was getting heavier, forming goose feathers.

Overlooking Snow Forbidden City from high altitude, it was a magnificent sight. This historic "ancient city" was neatly structured, with horizontal and vertical lines, extremely symmetrical. After the heavy snow, it was a vast expanse of white, serene and solemn, awe-inspiring... However, the final landing point was not in Snow Forbidden City. The helicopter headed north, passing the head of Snow Forbidden City, and landed in a suburban area of the North City.

After leaving the停机坪 (tingji ping, helipad) by car, it took another tens of minutes to finally reach their destination.

This was a residence very similar to the old town's houses.

In front of the door were a pair of stone lions, and a plaque hung on the door, with three characters written on it.

Qian Long Guan (Hidden Dragon Pavilion).

Gu Shen was no stranger to this pair of stone lions... He had seen a pair in front of the house in Lion Lane in the old town, but in terms of sculpture craftsmanship, this one was more lifelike and awe-inspiring.

Lao Lu's house was bought very casually.

And this one... just looking at the door, one could tell it was extraordinary.

Qian Long (Hidden Dragon)... Hidden Dragon in the abyss.

Or... Qian Long Wu Yong (Hidden Dragon Should Not Be Used)?

Gu Nanfeng stared at the plaque. After pondering for a moment, he said softly, "You put your heart into it."

"Not at all. Time was tight, so I could only prepare a residence at random." Luo Fatty opened the door with a smile and said, "Young... I hope you don't mind."

He really benefited from being the Gu family's young master.

Gu Shen prepared himself mentally, but he was still shocked after entering the door... He knew very well that Changye, like the capital, was a place where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold. However, after the door opened... it was actually an elegant manor with winding streams.

Manor.

Manor……

"If you're not satisfied, I'll go and buy another one tomorrow?" Luo Fatty asked cautiously.

"No need. This place is already very good."

After living a simple life in Bei Zhou (North Continent) for eight years, he was a little unaccustomed to returning to Changye.

Gu Nanfeng shook his head and said seriously, "Actually, just finding a place to live is fine... I'm not that picky. The old man wasted money setting up this manor."

Luo Fatty quickly smiled and said, "What are you talking about... It's our own yard. It's empty anyway..."

Gu Shen fell silent after hearing this.

The last time he was so silent was when he was with Judge Tang, who owned the entire Lipu Street.

Sure enough.

There's always someone better.

Luo Fatty smiled and said, "Actually, the adjacent villas are also empty. Miss Lu and Brother Gu, if you don't mind, you can choose one you like to live in..."

Gu Shen wanted to be polite, but Lu Nanjin had already pointed to a house not far away with the scabbard of her long knife, choosing a residence.

"Thanks... I'll take that one."

Lu Nanjin pointed to a plaque that read Feng Lai (Wind Comes).

Shan Feng (Mountain Wind), the two characters together, meant Lan (Mist).

Feng Lai (Wind Comes) also had a deep meaning. The meaning of this Feng Lai Guan (Wind Comes Pavilion) was also excellent... This series of constructed classical forest villas all had quite elegant and ancient names.

Senior Sister Nanjin was not polite.

Gu Shen thought for a moment and understood the reason... Because of his humble background, he was still not used to other people's "generous gestures." But he didn't know that this was no longer considered a generous gesture. For the Gu family, when honored guests came, they should naturally be treated with courtesy.

This was the most basic understanding.

Not a favor.

Lu Nanjin didn't even say polite words... because she didn't think there was anything to be polite about. Her father was Lu Cheng, who held Hua Zhi shares. These things were all mundane objects.

Things that could be solved with mundane objects were not problems.

Luo Fatty saw the fleeting hesitation on Gu Shen's face, understood, and smiled, "Actually, the old man and your teacher have known each other for a long time and have always wanted to chat. It's just that Grand Judge has been unwilling to return to Changye for a long time, so they haven't seen each other for many years. However, they have a deep friendship and have always told me that if I have the opportunity to contact his disciples, I must treat them with courtesy."

He understood Gu Shen's thoughts too well.

This new S-level from the Tribunal, like himself, came from an ordinary background and probably hadn't been in contact with the transcendent world for long... Luo Yu seemed to see his own shadow from back then. After a while, Gu Shen should realize.

Mundane objects.

These were all mundane objects.

Compared to the responsibilities that transcendents had to bear... these mundane gifts didn't even count as small favors.

There was really nothing to take to heart.

So he paused and smiled again, "This is a group of villas built in the early years, which has been idle all along. The old man also complained, saying that it was too deserted here. But being deserted has its advantages. Although these small villas are not in Snow Forbidden City and are located in a remote area, the scenery is elegant and pleasing to the eye. Cultivating and nurturing the mind are both excellent. If Brother Gu wants to cultivate in seclusion for a while, then choose one to live in, and I can go back and give the old man an explanation."

These words were really beautiful and left people speechless.

Even Chu Ling sighed softly, "Is this the art of human speech? I don't seem to be able to learn it."

Gu Shen agreed in his heart.

In the end, he chose one of the most favorite villas from the many small villas, a little further away from Lu Nanjin and Gu Nanfeng.

Chun Yu (Spring Rain).

Mian Mian Chun Yu (Continuous Spring Rain) can produce new shoots.

He was currently cultivating the "Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects) Scroll," and coming to Changye was to get a glimpse of the "Guyu (Grain Rain) Scroll." Combining the two would complete the spring season, which was the first season of the Four Seasons Wilderness. The meaning of the two characters Chun Yu (Spring Rain) also fit his heart perfectly.