860: Chapter 861 The Spear, Rending the Sky!

Ling Xi, Wang Xiaopang, Mo Yu, Dong Li, and the others gathered around, chatting noisily, and Zizhu Peak suddenly became lively.

Gu Changge stood to the side with his hands behind his back, watching the scene quietly, a trace of imperceptible gratification flashing in his eyes.

When taking Disciples, he never focused on Aptitude, but valued Heart-Nature and destiny more.

Wang Zhan was steady and resilient, Xiao Ruobai was heroic and magnanimous, Fang Hanyu had a clear sword heart, Ling Xi was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and there was also Yue Chen's... playfulness.

These Disciples each had their own distinct personalities, yet all possessed a pure obsession with the Dao; this was the Legacy he wanted.

After everyone exchanged some pleasantries, Gu Changge spoke:

"Wang Zhan is new here, so you all should take him to familiarize himself with the Azure Profound Sect, and by the way, tell him about the rules of Zizhu Peak!"

"We obey, Revered Master!" Xiao Ruobai and the others replied in unison.

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Night soaked the entire Zizhu Peak, only the faint sound of the wind remained among the sea of bamboo, and the bustling Peak top of the day returned to silence.

Wang Zhan stood in front of the four bamboo houses with distinct styles, recalling what he had seen and heard today, as well as the unique rules of Zizhu Peak.

His mood could not calm down for a long time.

Who could have expected that Xiao Ruobai, Fang Hanyu, Ling Xi, and the others—peerless powerhouses who stirred up the winds and clouds and suppressed the top Prodigies of the heavens—all originated from the unremarkable Azure Profound Sect in the Xuan Province of the Eastern Region.

Not to mention Xiao Hei, Xiao Bai, and the various Peak Revered Masters and Old Ancestors who were Immortal Emperors.

Any one of these beings, if brought out, would be enough to shock the entire world!

Looking at the outside world, any faction with even a bit of influence would be arrogant and high-profile, afraid that others wouldn't know their Foundation.

Even he himself used to be quite conceited, looking down on the heroes of the world!

His father had even been declaring to the outside world that he had the "Aptitude of an Immortal Emperor".

But the Azure Profound Sect had groups of Prodigies and Immortal Emperors, and even a Revered Master with unfathomable depth sitting in command, yet they had been hiding in the Lower Realm for years, never actively showing off a bit of their edge.

Yet, at the moment of life and death for the world, they disregarded their own lives and protected the Xuanhuang and the Immortal Realm with all their might.

Such hidden dragons and crouching tigers, yet willing to remain in obscurity and low-key, content to stay in a corner without fighting for fame or profit.

This kind of Heart-Nature and perspective far surpassed the major factions that fought for fame and fortune.

The night passed in a flash.

The next day at dawn, the morning light broke through the thin mist and sprinkled onto Zizhu Peak.

Xiao Ruobai, Fang Hanyu, and the others walked out of their bamboo houses early in the morning, their eyes freezing in unison.

Beside the four bamboo houses with distinct styles from yesterday, a rugged-looking, brand-new bamboo building had appeared out of thin air.

Wang Xiaopang was the first to rub his eyes and approach, reaching out to knock on the thick Purple Bamboo pillars; the muffled thud was heavy and solid:

"Your craftsmanship is much better than Senior Brother's!"

Gu Changge stood to the side with his hands behind his back, watching his Disciples gathered together chatting and laughing, a faint satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He withdrew his gaze and habitually recited in his heart: "System, sign in."

"Ding, sign in successful!"

"Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: 10,000 years of cultivation."

"Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: 10 Supreme Immortal Veins."

"Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: Immortal Realm Origin × 1."

Gu Changge glanced at the rewards, his expression calm.

These rewards were opportunities that Cultivators in the Immortal Realm dreamed of.

Ten Supreme Immortal Veins were enough to support the operation of a super Sect, and the Immortal Realm Origin was an even rarer treasure.

But for him, who was already at the fifth level of the Heavenly Venerable realm, these rewards had minimal effect.

"It seems that I really need to go to the Heavenly Realm soon." He whispered in his heart.

Gu Changge withdrew his thoughts, his gaze falling on Wang Zhan.

He raised his hand and waved, a primitive Dao scroll flew out, turning into a stream of light and sinking into Wang Zhan's Sea of Consciousness.

Wang Zhan's whole body shook, and a massive amount of information about a Cultivation Technique surged into his mind; it was the supreme Cultivation Technique 《Heavenly Cang Dao Canon》 that Gu Changge had tailored for his Physique and Foundation.

Immediately after, four more streams of light sank into his Sea of Consciousness one after another.

《Cant Kill Me》, Cant Beat Me, Cant Catch Me, and Cannot See Through Me—four life-saving divine skills were poured into the depths of his memory all at once.

Wang Zhan's mind shook violently, feeling a roar in his head as countless profound methods and Dao principles unfolded before his eyes.

He was stunned for several breaths before he came back to his senses, immediately kneeling on one knee, his voice filled with irrepressible excitement and gratitude: "Thank you, Revered Master, for bestowing the supreme Dao Canon!"

Gu Changge stood with his hands behind his back, his tone calm: "Get up. Cultivate well, and do not let this Dao Canon down."

"This Disciple will certainly not fail Revered Master's expectations!" Wang Zhan kowtowed solemnly before rising.

Just as he was about to turn around to find a place to digest these Cultivation Techniques, Gu Changge suddenly raised his hand and pressed down, signaling him to wait a moment.

"Almost forgot."

Gu Changge's tone was calm, as if he had just remembered a trivial matter.

His fingers swiped lightly in the Void Realm, a spatial rift opened silently, and a jet-black long spear flew out from the rift slowly, landing in his palm.

The spear was about a zhang and two feet long, pitch-black all over, with a dull metallic luster flowing on its surface, and fine, scale-like patterns could be faintly seen all over the shaft, as if it were the scales of some ancient Vicious Beast.

The spear blade emitted a cold, chilling gleam; before it was even activated, an extremely sharp and piercing aura permeated, causing the surrounding air to freeze.

Gu Changge held the spear body casually, weighed it, and then threw it to Wang Zhan:

"This spear is named 'Sky-Splitting', keep it and refine it well."

This was obtained by Gu Changge by signing in in the Chaos by chance, its grade was at the Heavenly King level, which could be considered a very powerful weapon even in the Heavenly Realm.

Wang Zhan subconsciously reached out to catch it; the moment the spear touched his hand, his whole body sank violently—so heavy!

He secretly circulated his cultivation, only then barely stabilizing his figure, his palm holding the spear shaft slightly numb.

He looked down at the pitch-black long spear in his hand; in the cold touch coming from the spear body, there was a faint, untamable, and ferocious intent.

It was as if a sleeping Vicious Beast was lurking in the spear, waiting for its Revered Master to awaken it.

Wang Zhan took a deep breath, knelt on one knee, held the spear with both hands, his voice even more solemn than before:

"Thank you, Revered Master, for bestowing the spear! This Disciple will definitely not fail this spear, nor will I fail Revered Master!"

Gu Changge waved his hand: "Get up. The spear is dead, but the person is alive. No matter how good the weapon is, it depends on the person using it."

"Cultivate well, and do not disgrace the name of this spear."

"This Disciple will remember!"

Wang Zhan replied solemnly, stood up, and holding the Sky-Splitting spear, he felt a wave of warmth from his palm, as if the spear was responding to his intentions.

He looked down at the two primitive Dao characters on the spear body, "Sky-Splitting", and an unprecedented heroism surged in his heart.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother, for obtaining a divine weapon!" Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu on the side congratulated him one after another.

Gu Changge nodded slightly, turning his gaze to Xiao Ruobai, Fang Hanyu, and Ling Xi, saying indifferently:

"You few have stayed at the Quasi-Immortal Emperor Peak for a long time now, and you are only one step away from a Breakthrough."

"Go into seclusion starting today and achieve the Breakthrough as soon as possible."

He paused, then added: "After you break through, follow me to the Heavenly Realm."

"Heavenly Realm?" Xiao Ruobai looked up abruptly, a burning light erupting in his eyes.

Fang Hanyu's hand holding the sword tightened slightly, and a ripple appeared in Ling Xi's cold eyes as well.

"The Heavenly Realm is full of experts, has a complete Dao, and countless Opportunities."

Gu Changge's tone was calm, "That is the place truly suitable for your tempering."

Xiao Ruobai took a deep breath, cupped his fists and said: "This Disciple understands! I will definitely not fail Revered Master's expectations!"