293: Chapter 293 Unprecedented? Xun'er, what do you think?

"Teacher, Brother Gu Han's talent... it's unprecedented in history, isn't it?"

In a private box on a certain floor of a restaurant, Xiao Yan held his teacup without drinking, his mouth hanging wider and wider.

Over the past period of time, while being hunted by the Hall of Souls in the Western Region of Central Plains, he had encountered many opportunities. Not only had his cultivation reached Seven-Star Dou Huang, but his Soul Realm had also reached the Perfected Stage of the Mortal Realm.

According to Yao Chen, once he entered the Starfall Pavilion, as the Young Pavilion Master, he could naturally use the star power accumulated from the extraterrestrial star meteorites. Attempting to Breakthrough to Dou Zong and condense a Spirit Realm Soul within a year would not be a problem.

By then, he would only need to practice diligently, and breaking through to become a Grade 8 Alchemist would also be a very quick matter.

When the next Pill Tower Pill Gathering was held, he would represent the Starfall Pavilion. Taking a top spot would grant him the Opportunity to enter the Star Domain and refine the Three Thousand Burning Flame.

In short, every step had been taken steadily, and his future was bright.

This had given him the idea that he might be able to catch up to Gu Han.

As it turned out, the many pieces of information he heard today completely shattered his illusions.

A Dou Zun under the age of nineteen, capable of killing a Peak Three-Star Dou Zun Demonic Beast and then a Four-Star Dou Zun Expert.

And not just any ordinary Dou Zun, but a Dou Zun Expert with a resounding reputation in the Central Plains who hailed from a major power.

Adding to that his current position as an Enshrined Elder of the Flower Sect, his future was unimaginable!

"Unprecedented in history might be a stretch, but he is indeed a top-tier Prodigy rarely seen in a thousand years. The most important point is that he has no Bloodline and no background; he is a Loose Cultivator who rose entirely on his own!" Yao Chen's tone was filled with shock.

The last Loose Cultivator this formidable was named Old Man Shennong. Not only did he possess the strength of a Six-Star Dou Sheng, but he also possessed the Living Spirit Flame, ranked fifth on the strange fire ranking list, and was a Grade 9 Profound Pill Grandmaster.

"If he were a top-tier Prodigy from an Emperor Clan with a Divine Grade Bloodline and maxed-out resources, his speed wouldn't be any slower than his. There are those who reach the Half-Saint level or even Breakthrough to Dou Sheng around the age of thirty."

"Although little friend Gu has reached the Dou Zun level now, every star increase in the Dou Zun Realm is more difficult than his entire journey from Dou Practitioner back to Dou Zun."

"After entering the Peak Dou Zun stage, each 'turn' is equivalent to Cultivating from One-Star to Nine-Star Dou Zun all over again. It places even more importance on Cultivation Techniques, talent, and top-tier resources."

"The future is still hard to say."

Yao Chen acknowledged Gu Han's talent; in terms of pure talent alone, he could surpass ninety-nine percent of the Emperor Clan Prodigies.

But the higher one went, the more talent only served its purpose at critical moments. Truly becoming stronger depended on resources.

To put it bluntly, those Emperor Clans have at least ten thousand years of accumulation. Even if it's not all for one person, the clansmen with higher talent will certainly receive more resources. Why should they lose to you, a Loose Cultivator who only has talent?

"Teacher, have you forgotten Gu Han's methods?" Xiao Yan gave a gentle reminder. "With his means of finding various opportunities, his resources might not be inferior to those Emperor Clans. Maybe he can't compare to an entire Emperor Clan, but it's impossible for an Emperor Clan's resources to be used by only one person."

Yao Chen: !!!

Looking at it this way, Gu Han had absolutely no shortfalls.

"It seems that within ten years, a Peak Dou Zun Loose Cultivator will be born on the continent, or perhaps even... a Half-Saint!"

Not everyone was aware of the information regarding Gu Han.

Most passersby and top-tier powers had similar judgments after receiving the news.

His talent was indeed a Prodigy's. Since he had become an Enshrined Elder of the Flower Sect, he did have the qualifications to charge toward the Saint Realm and was worth paying attention to, but that was all.

In the Western Region of Central Plains, within an Earth Fiend Hall of the Hall of Souls, a Dou Zun whose strength had reached the Seven-Star Dou Zun level received the message.

"Jie jie, the identity of that person is finally confirmed: Xiao Yan, the Disciple of Yao Chen."

"A descendant of the fallen Xiao Family has actually ended up with Yao Chen."

"Looking at the direction they are heading, they should be returning to the Starfall Pavilion."

"At the Four Pavilions Tournament, let's prepare a grand gift for them."

"As for that Gu Han who has a good relationship with Xiao Yan, even with the protection of the Flower Sect, he is nothing."

"Daring to kill our Hall of Souls Elder Zun Wu Ming, he must pay the price."

"There is no need to upload this information; this venerable one will just pass it to Lord Ninth Celestial."

Not long after, a spatial crack appeared in this Earth Fiend Hall.

The Ninth Celestial of the Hall of Souls, his entire body shrouded in black mist, stepped out: "Jie jie, the information on Yao Chen and the most talented Disciple of the fallen Xiao Family—it seems this merit is going to fall on my head."

"There is no need to report the information further up; this Celestial will take full responsibility for this matter."

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In the Eastern Region of the Central Plains, in a certain valley.

Boom!

An aura soared into the sky.

Several young men wearing black armor appeared, their auras extremely terrifying.

After a while, another person wearing the same armor appeared, cupping his fists in a salute to the leading youth: "Congratulations to the Deputy Commander for breaking through to Dou Zong and entering directly into the second star. In the upcoming Commander promotion competition, it will surely be as easy as reaching into a bag for an object."

"Mhm." A smile appeared on the youth's face as he nodded, his gaze distant: "Upon returning to the Ancient World, becoming a Commander, and receiving rewards, breaking through one star every year won't be a problem for me. Before the coming-of-age ceremony, I will have the chance to charge for One-Star Dou Zun."

"At that time, the humiliation Gu Han brought to this Commander must be repaid with interest."

Hearing this, the expression of the armored youth who had spoken suddenly became very interesting.

Ling Quan keenly noticed this and couldn't help but ask: "What is it?"

"This..." The armored youth was somewhat hesitant about whether to give Ling Quan the heaviest blow at his happiest moment.

But his behavior made Ling Quan even more curious, and a bad premonition rose in his heart as he said sharply, "Speak!"

"Deputy Commander, see for yourself." The youth handed a Jade Slip containing intelligence to Ling Quan.

The main members of the Gu Clan lived within the Ancient World. The Ancient World was no smaller than the entire Central Plains, with hundreds of millions of descendants living there. The energy of heaven and earth was more abundant than outside, as were various Heaven And Earth Treasures, but this didn't mean the Gu Clan had abandoned the Fighting Qi Continent.

Throughout history, the Fighting Qi Continent had given birth to too many experts, and many extraordinary ruins existed that even the Emperor Clans would be interested in.

Therefore, the Gu Clan had always taken intelligence work seriously, though it wasn't as widespread across the continent as the Hall of Souls.

All important intelligence would be recorded in Jade Slips and sent back to the Ancient World at different intervals and in different forms.

"What!?"

When he finished receiving the intelligence in the Jade Slip, Ling Quan's expression turned to one of utter disbelief.

Gu Han... was actually already a One-Star Dou Zun.

Moreover, he was a One-Star Dou Zun capable of jumping levels to kill a Peak Rank 8 Elementary Demonic Beast and a Four-Star Dou Zun.

"How is that possible!?"

This kind of talent was similar to the Prodigies in the clan who were judged by the elders to have a Grade 7 Bloodline or higher.

The current number one Prodigy of the Gu Clan, Gu Qingyang, was older than him and had higher talent, yet his cultivation was only at Three-Star Dou Zun.

By the time the coming-of-age ceremony began, he would probably be able to touch the Bottleneck of a Peak Dou Zun.

"Could the person the Young Miss took a fancy to really be able to suppress all the Emperor Clan Prodigies!?"

At the same time, this information also reached Xun'er in the Ancient World.

"He's even stronger than me!" Shock was still written all over Gu Qingqing's face.

She had only recently broken through to Dou Zun. Relying on the Gu Clan's Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques, she would dare to fight a Two-Star Dou Zun and could hold her own against a Three-Star Dou Zun.

But Gu Han had jumped levels and taken down two in a reverse gauntlet, and they were a Three-Star Dou Zun level Demonic Beast and a Four-Star Dou Zun!

"Xun'er, what do you think about this?"