419: Chapter 420 A Clan's Dedication to Support!

The ecstasy of the Gu Clan's high-ranking members and the inner state of Gu Changsheng formed two completely different worlds.

His face was calm as an ancient well, yet his mind had long since sunk into his Sea of Consciousness, communicating rapidly with the System.

"Being targeted by an existence like the Empress, will my foundation be seen through?"

[After the System upgraded to version 2.0, it has been completely isolated from the Heavenly Dao Laws of this world, and its essence far exceeds the cognition of this realm. Theoretically, there is no possibility of being discovered by any living being.]

The System's response was as cold as ever, but it gave Gu Changsheng a sense of reassurance.

"Theoretically?" He caught onto this keyword.

[The Empress is one of the controllers of the will of this Major Thousand Worlds, and her cultivation is unfathomable. Although there is no risk of exposing the System when the host is in close contact with her, the host's own overly complex Karma lines still carry the risk of being glimpsed by her.]

[It is recommended that the host consume 800,000 luck value to upgrade the Ancient Heaven-Deceiving Mirror. It can confuse the Heavenly Secrets and conceal Karma. Unless it is a Heavenly Dao-Grade existence, it cannot be discerned.]

"Upgrade."

Gu Changsheng did not hesitate at all.

His remaining one million luck value evaporated by eighty percent in an instant.

In an instant, he felt an invisible and intangible membrane appear between himself and this world.

His own sense of presence became blurred and ethereal, as if he were a pebble thrown into the sea, his Karma diluted by the boundless ocean.

After doing all this, no more than a single thought had passed in the outside world.

Gu Changsheng raised his eyes and happened to meet the gaze of Immortal King Qingyuan, which was filled with exploration and appreciation.

"Young Friend Changsheng, do not be nervous." Immortal King Qingyuan put away the Decree, and the solemnity on his face turned into a smile like a spring breeze.

"The Empress's summons this time is out of a deep love for talent. There is even a Decree that on the day you arrive at the Immortal Court, an 'Immortal Court Assembly' will be held as an exception, allowing you to display your talents before the myriad immortals of the Nine Heavens."

He paused intentionally, letting everyone in the hall digest the weight of this news before continuing: "Young friend, you may rest for a few days first and handle matters within the Family. When the time comes, I, Qingyuan, will set off with you."

Immortal Court Assembly!

"Hahaha... Immortal Court Assembly! It is an Immortal Court Assembly held for Changsheng alone!" Immortal King Lieyang, Gu Tianxiong, could no longer hold back. His old face flushed to the color of a pig's liver, and the look he cast at Gu Changsheng seemed to be spitting fire.

The Immortal Court's Immortal Court Assembly, held once every ten thousand years, is the highest-standard grand event within the entire territory of the Grandmist Immortal Court. Countless Prodigies rack their brains just to show their faces at the assembly.

And to hold it as an exception for one person...

This kind of treatment, in history, has only been enjoyed by one person.

"The Marquis of Divine Power, Ji Wushuang." The cold voice of Immortal King Cangyue, Gu Qingyi, rang out, reminding everyone.

Immortal King Wanjie, Gu Jingyuan, took a deep breath, suppressing his churning emotions, and nodded solemnly toward Gu Changsheng.

The meaning in that look was self-evident.

The Gu Family is about to produce a Dragon!

"I trouble you, Immortal King." Gu Changsheng nodded slightly to Immortal King Qingyuan, acknowledging it.

After the commotion, Immortal King Qingyuan was personally led by Patriarch Gu Qingshan and arranged to stay in the highest-standard guest Immortal Hall of the Gu Clan Immortal City.

Both sides intended to build good relations, so the atmosphere was naturally extremely harmonious, and for a time, both host and guest were pleased.

And when the noise dissipated, the three Immortal King Old Ancestors and Clan Chief Gu Qingshan were preparing to hold a secret discussion about this matter.

A vast, ancient supreme will, which seemed to be integrated with the entire Shenwu World, slowly awakened from the Forbidden Ground in the deepest part of the Gu Clan Immortal City.

That will swept across Ziwei Hall; it did not speak, but it made the Divine Souls of the four Gu Family power-holders tremble, and they bowed in unison.

"Respectfully welcome Ancestor Tianwei!"

The next moment, the figures of the four disappeared from the hall and appeared in an independent space wrapped in Chaos Qi.

In the center of the space, a blurred figure sat cross-legged. One could not see his face, and around him, sun, moon, and stars were born and destroyed, and epochs and Reincarnation alternated.

It was exactly the needle that calms the sea for the Gu Clan, the Immortal Emperor Old Ancestor, Immortal Emperor Ancestor Gu Tianwei.

"I already know about Changsheng's matter."

Immortal Emperor Ancestor Gu Tianwei's voice was not loud, but it sounded like the Daoist sounds of the Heavenly Dao in the hearts of the four.

"Our original plan was to wait until Changsheng reached the Immortal Lord realm, then confer him as the Young Lord of the Gu Clan, with a term of one million years to assist him in ascending to Immortal King, and then plot for the future." Immortal King Wanjie, Gu Jingyuan, reported respectfully.

This was the safest plan for the Gu Family, following the rules step by step.

"Times change, and plans must change." Immortal Emperor Ancestor Gu Tianwei's voice revealed no emotion.

"The Empress's summons is a huge gamble. If we win, the Gu Clan can ascend to the blue clouds; if we lose... it is nothing more than maintaining the status quo."

"Does the Old Ancestor mean..." Patriarch Gu Qingshan's heart skipped a beat.

"Ji Wushuang." Immortal Emperor Ancestor Gu Tianwei spat out three words. "Thirty thousand years ago, the Ji Clan was just a mid-level force with no Immortal King sitting in the clan. Relying solely on the Empress's favor, they soared into the sky, were enfeoffed as a marquis and general, and in a mere thirty thousand years, they were supported into the behemoth they are today."

"If he can do it, why can't Changsheng?"

Immortal Emperor Ancestor Gu Tianwei's words were like a bolt of lightning, splitting the last trace of hesitation in everyone's hearts.

That's right!

Ji Wushuang was originally a person from a small Family, relying entirely on the Empress's appreciation.

And what about Gu Changsheng?

In terms of talent and foundation, the twelve-character mantra triggered the sublimation of the Empress's Origin. Such an achievement is something Ji Wushuang could not catch up to even with a whip!

In terms of background, standing behind Gu Changsheng is the entire Gu Clan! It is the hegemon that has operated in the Eastern Star Domain for countless epochs!

The resources, connections, and intelligence that the Gu Clan can provide are things the Ji Clan of that time dared not even imagine.

"That Ji Wushuang has enjoyed the Emperor's favor alone for thirty thousand years; he has long been deeply rooted in the Immortal Court, with henchmen everywhere. If Changsheng goes, I fear he will be subjected to his strong suppression." Immortal King Cangyue, Gu Qingyi, calmly pointed out the key.

"Suppression?" Immortal King Lieyang, Gu Tianxiong, sneered. "Exactly! Our Gu Clan's sons, why fear a struggle!"

Immortal King Wanjie, Gu Jingyuan's eyes flashed with sharp light, and he took over the conversation: "Indeed. The Empress's heart is like an abyss and the sea. She appreciates Prodigies and is even more happy to see struggles between Prodigies. A single flower blooming is not spring; a hundred flowers blooming makes for a full garden of spring. Changsheng's appearance can just break the situation where Ji Wushuang dominates, creating a balance. This may also be something the Empress is willing to see."

"As long as Changsheng can stand firm and contend with Ji Wushuang, or even... replace him!"

"By then, he will be able to influence the Immortal Court's decisions and seek unimaginable benefits for our Gu Clan. What the Ji Clan could do in thirty thousand years, our Gu Clan only needs ten thousand years, or even shorter!"

The words made everyone present feel passionate.

A brand new, extremely bold plan took shape in their minds.

Support Gu Changsheng, overthrow the Marquis of Divine Power Ji Wushuang in the Grandmist Immortal Court, enjoy the Emperor's favor alone, and extend the Gu Clan's tentacles to the core of power of the entire Nine Heavens Immortal Realm!

"Good."

The silent Immortal Emperor Ancestor Gu Tianwei finally spat out one word.

"Transmit my Decree."

"From today, all resources of the Gu Clan will be tilted toward Ziwei Hall."

"The treasure vaults in the mansion are at his disposal."

"All branches within the clan, whatever Changsheng needs, must not be delayed."

"One sentence."

Immortal Emperor Ancestor Gu Tianwei's voice echoed in the Chaos space, carrying an unquestionable will.

"Use the power of the whole clan to push Changsheng to the top!"

Just as a secret discussion that determined the Family's future for a million years was finalized in the depths of the Gu Clan Immortal City.

A piece of news, as if it had grown wings, spread wildly from the corner of the Shenwu World toward the vast and boundless Nine Heavens Immortal Realm at an incredible speed.

"Have you heard? Her Majesty the Empress of the Grandmist Immortal Court has issued a Decree!"

"Summoning the Ninth Young Lord of the Gu Clan in the Shenwu World, Gu Changsheng, to go to the Immortal Court for an audience!"

"It's not just an audience! The Immortal Court envoy said it himself, the Empress will make an exception and hold the once-in-ten-thousand-year Immortal Court Assembly for him alone!"

This news initially circulated only among some top forces in the Eastern Star Domain, but soon, through various channels.

Crossing endless galaxies, it spread to the entire Nine Heavens Immortal Realm...

Any force with some foundation received this intelligence that was enough to stir up waves.

Gu Clan, Gu Changsheng.

This name, overnight, became a hot topic on the desks of countless Immortal Kings, Immortal Emperors, and even higher-level existences.