167: Gift of the Emperor's Blood

"Junior Brother Changge..."

Xuan Yangzi's voice choked, and he bowed deeply to Gu Changge.

"The Sect's current prosperity is all due to Junior Brother's efforts! I, on behalf of the entire Sect, thank Junior Brother!"

Seeing this, the newly advanced Saints immediately reined in their excitement, their expressions solemn, and they respectfully saluted Gu Changge: "Thank you, Junior Brother Gu, for making this possible!"

They knew deeply that without Gu Changge, it would have been impossible for them to advance so smoothly, and perhaps they would have had no hope of reaching this Realm at all.

Gu Changge turned slightly, not accepting the full bow, and said indifferently: "It is merely the deep accumulation of all Senior Brothers, a natural progression. The prosperity of the Sect is a common wish for everyone."

His gaze swept over the soaring Saint Realm Qi before him, feeling the surging growth of Azure Profound Sect's overall Luck, and he nodded slightly.

Immediately, he gently raised his right hand, and a set of ancient tea ware appeared out of thin air.

He took out a few enlightenment tea leaves, shaped like Dragon scales and shimmering with a metallic luster, and put them into a purple clay pot.

As the spiritual spring water was poured in, tea fragrance filled the air, Dao Rhyme circulated, and six white jade teacups automatically floated in the air. The tea soup was like amber, exuding a calming aura.

"Upon first achieving the Saint Realm, it is most suitable to calm the mind and gain enlightenment."

Gu Changge lightly flicked his sleeve, and the six teacups transformed into streaks of light, accurately flying to Shi Wanshan and the other six newly advanced Saints.

"Drinking this tea can help Senior Brothers consolidate your Realm."

As soon as Shi Wanshan and the others saw the tea, their eyes immediately lit up.

They were too familiar with this aura; this was Junior Brother Gu's unique enlightenment tea!

"Hahaha, thank you, Junior Brother!"

Shi Wanshan was the first to take it, unceremoniously drinking it all in one gulp, smacking his lips and saying: "It's still this taste! Every time I drink it, I feel that my Dao enlightenment is particularly clear!"

The other Peak Masters also had expressions of enjoyment, sitting cross-legged one after another, with Saintly radiance flowing around them, their aura visibly becoming more solid and profound at a rapid pace.

At this point, Azure Profound Sect's top combat power had undergone a qualitative leap.

Thirteen Saints—this power was enough to have real say and self-preservation in this era of great contention.

Xuan Yangzi looked at the scene before him, his heart filled with even greater pride and gratitude.

He secretly glanced at Gu Changge, and the thought of proposing marriage resurfaced: 'Now, when proposing marriage to the Holy Land in the future, I'll have a bit more confidence, hehe!'

Deep within the Secret Realm, the five Old Ancestors, who had been watching the situation, finally couldn't hold back.

The first to speak was Third Ancestor, his voice filled with uncontrollable ecstasy and boldness.

"Good! Excellent! Six young ones becoming Saints at the same time! Heaven bless my Qingxuan! Hahaha! At this rate, dominating the Eastern Domain is just around the corner!"

Immediately after, Great Ancestor's ancient yet deeply gratified voice slowly sounded, with a hint of imperceptible emotion.

"The younger generation is formidable, truly formidable... The Sect's prosperity to this extent truly gladdens my heart."

However, after the gratification, his tone carried a subtle sense of urgency, one that even he found a bit embarrassing.

"But... these young ones are all Saints now, and if we old fellows remain stuck in the Late Stage of the Saint Realm... *cough cough*, although the Old Ancestor's prestige is still there, in terms of strength, we really should... hmm... improve it a bit more to be proper, otherwise, when we go out in the future, won't we be outshone by the younger generation?"

Fourth Ancestor's voice, tinged with a smile, rang out: "Big Brother, are you feeling provoked? But then again, the pressure is indeed a bit high.

Before, we thought becoming a Saint was the peak, and we could relax. Now, looking at it, there's still a path beyond the Saint Realm, and we old bones can't be too complacent."

Fifth Ancestor was the most straightforward, sighing: "Alas, isn't that the truth! Before, we protected them, but now it looks like they're about to surpass us. This old face... it's a bit hard to keep!"

Gu Changge listened to the Old Ancestors' murmurs in the distance, smiled faintly, then turned to Xuan Yangzi beside him, and said calmly: "Senior Brother, the matter here is settled. Let us go see the Old Ancestors."

Xuan Yangzi quickly nodded: "Indeed, we should!"

With a movement of their bodies, they appeared before the enlightenment platform in the innermost core of the Secret Realm.

When the five Old Ancestors saw Gu Changge, genuine smiles appeared on their faces.

Great Ancestor was the first to rise, stroking his beard and laughing: "Changge, you've come. Our idle chatter just now, I hope it didn't amuse you too much."

Gu Changge stepped onto the enlightenment platform and nodded slightly to the five Old Ancestors: "All Old Ancestors have toiled for the Sect their entire lives, caring deeply for its future. Changge is deeply impressed."

His gaze swept over the five Old Ancestors, whose aura was profound but subtly showed signs of a Bottleneck, and he continued in a calm tone: "The path of cultivation is inherently like sailing against the current.

All Old Ancestors have deep Foundations, and now that the Sect has a new atmosphere, with the blessings of Luck, it is precisely the time to take another step forward."

He pondered for a moment, then flipped his palm, and a shimmering light flashed as six small jade bottles appeared out of thin air. Within five of the jade bottles, a liquid with an indescribably pure Dao Rhyme slowly swirled—it was Innate Spirit Marrow.

And within the sixth jade bottle, six drops of liquid, crimson like blood diamonds and containing a vast essence of Qi and blood like a sea of stars, floated. Each drop seemed to have countless runes being born and extinguished, exuding a pressure that made even Saints tremble.

These were the Great Emperor's essence blood, refined by him with supreme methods, all personal imprints and Dao traces removed, leaving only the purest energy Origin.

"This Innate Spirit Marrow can help the five Old Ancestors cleanse their Saint Origin, solidify their Foundation, and achieve twice the results with half the effort when comprehending the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth."

"As for these six drops..." He held up the last jade bottle, "These are a few drops of essence blood I obtained by chance. There are no longer any imprints of Dao or laws within them, only the purest Qi and blood energy and life Origin.

The five Old Ancestors and Senior Brother Xuan Yang can each take one drop and slowly refine it, to help you quickly assault higher Realms."

His gaze swept over everyone, his tone calm but with a hint of solemnity: "However, external forces are ultimately external forces.

These resources can only pave the way for you and reduce the time for accumulation. But the Breakthrough of Realm, the comprehension of Dao, and the tempering of the mind still require your own efforts. How far you can go in the future ultimately depends on the Old Ancestors themselves."

Looking at the jade bottles suspended in the air, emitting an alluring glow, and feeling the pure energy within them that far exceeded their imagination, the five Old Ancestors and Xuan Yangzi were all stunned, their breathing almost stopping.

Especially the six drops of flawless blood essence transformed from the Great Emperor's essence blood—just feeling a trace of its aura made their Saint Origin tremble and their Qi and blood boil, as if they saw a shortcut to a higher level!

Great Ancestor was silent for a moment, his voice trembling slightly and filled with immense solemnity.

"Changge... such divine objects... they are too precious!"

Xuan Yangzi was also at a loss, looking at the flawless blood essence belonging to him, feeling as if he were dreaming.

Gu Changge smiled calmly: "Resources are meant to be used by people. If you all are strong, the Sect will be strong. Take them, refine them as soon as possible, and do not let this Opportunity go to waste."

"Good! Good!" Great Ancestor's voice was decisive, filled with unprecedented determination.

"Changge, this kindness, we will engrave it in our hearts! We will not fail your expectations! My old brothers, what are you waiting for? Go into seclusion! Refine them! If we cannot Break through this time, what face do we have left to call ourselves Old Ancestors!"

"Seclusion!"

"I'm going all out!"

"If I don't Break through this time, I won't come out of seclusion!"

Deep within the Secret Realm, the aura of the five Old Ancestors instantly became extremely excited and resolute. Their posture for seclusion was even fiercer than that of young people.

Xuan Yangzi also carefully put away his drop of Great Emperor's essence blood, his face flushed with excitement.

Gu Changge looked at the Old Ancestors and Sect Master, who instantly became full of 'fighting spirit,' and shook his head with a smile.

Now, Azure Profound Sect, from top to bottom, was truly going to get serious.