bookbashuk Chapter 337 Filial Piety of Zi Yan, Father-in-Law Becomes Emperor
Chapter 337 Filial Piety of Zi Yan, Father-in-Law Becomes Emperor
Chapter 337 Filial Piety of Zi Yan, Father-in-Law Becomes Emperor
The tender and romantic atmosphere in the inner palace of Lingbao Pavilion lasted for several days, as the reunited group seemed determined to make up for all the time they had missed. When the storm finally passed and they were all satisfied, Lu Yu did not forget his business.
A few days later, Lu Yu took Xun'er with him to visit the ancient clans and ancient realms.
Today, the ancient realm of the ancient clans, after years of management by the ancient clans and improvements made with the assistance of the array masters of Lingbao Pavilion, is no longer what it used to be.
Near the Ancient Sacred Mountains, the energy is as dense as mist, exuding an ancient and ethereal aura, less solemn than before, and more leisurely.
Lu Yu and Xun'er's arrival was not a big fuss. When the two appeared in the depths of the Ancient Sacred Mountains as if strolling leisurely, only Elder Gu Dao quietly appeared to greet them.
"Lord Lu Yu, Miss Xun'er."
Gu Dao cupped his hands in greeting, a gentle smile on his face. There were few formalities. "The clan chief knew you were coming and is waiting for you at 'Listening Bamboo Pavilion'."
"Thank you for your trouble, Elder Gu Dao." Lu Yu smiled and nodded.
Xun'er smiled sweetly at the elder who had watched her grow up: "Grandpa Gu Dao."
The three of them followed the quiet stone path deeper into the mountains. After passing through a lush bamboo forest, their view suddenly opened up, and a simple and elegant bamboo house stood quietly in a clearing in the forest.
The bamboo house door was slightly ajar, and a calm and gentle voice came from inside: "No need to announce your arrival, just come in."
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Gu Dao nodded to Lu Yu and the other man, then quietly retreated and disappeared into the bamboo forest.
Lu Yu and Xun'er pushed open the bamboo door and saw Gu Yuanzheng dressed in a loose, plain-colored cloth robe, sitting next to a simple bamboo tea table, holding an ancient book in his hand and fiddling with tea utensils in his other hand. The spring water on the stove was about to boil, and the aroma of tea was already faintly wafting out.
"Father," Xun'er called softly, her eyes filled with filial piety.
Gu Yuan put down his book, looked up at his daughter, examined her carefully for a moment, and said with satisfaction, "Hmm, her aura is harmonious and her mind is clear. It seems that she has benefited greatly from her experience outside."
His gaze immediately fell on Lu Yu, and a hint of indescribable surprise and understanding flashed deep within his calm eyes.
With his keen perception, which was at the peak of the Half-Emperor realm and had already reached the Emperor realm, he was completely unable to see through the young man in front of him.
Lu Yu stood there, his aura blending seamlessly with the surrounding world, yet subtly transcending it, like a deep and boundless starry sky, its vastness known, yet its boundaries unfathomable.
"Father-in-law, it's been a long time." Lu Yu stepped forward, smiled and bowed, his tone natural and friendly.
Upon hearing the address "father-in-law," a smile and a hint of pride appeared in Gu Yuan's eyes. He laughed heartily and gestured for him to help him up, saying, "My dear son-in-law, there's no need for such formalities. It is her good fortune and the blessing of our Gu clan that you and Xun'er are united in marriage."
"Please sit down."
Hearing her father's approval, Xun'er felt sweet inside, and her smile grew even brighter. She obediently poured tea for her father and husband.
The three sat facing each other in a relaxed atmosphere, like ordinary family members having a conversation.
"Does your father-in-law already know I'm coming?" Lu Yu asked with a smile, taking a sip of tea.
Gu Yuan smiled slightly: "Xiao Xuan communicated with me a few days ago, mentioning that you have returned and that your cultivation level is unfathomable. He spoke highly of you, so I knew you would definitely come here. I just didn't expect you to go to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion first and delay for a few days."
As he finished speaking, a knowing smile flashed in his eyes as he glanced at his daughter beside him, whose cheeks were slightly flushed.
Xun'er blushed deeply and said coquettishly, "Father!"
Lu Yu smiled and said frankly, "It is indeed my fault, I should have come to pay my respects to my father-in-law first."
Gu Yuan waved his hand, his expression becoming more serious: "No need for formalities. Your achievements are due to your own good fortune and the prosperity of the continent. I observe that your aura is perfect and vast, far beyond our comprehension."
Is the world truly this wondrous?
Lu Yu put down his teacup and said solemnly, "The vast world is boundless and full of powerful beings. Its spiritual power and spatial perfection are far beyond what lower planes can compare to. I have returned here for two reasons: first, to visit old friends, and second, to discuss with my father-in-law a major matter concerning the future of the continent."
"Oh? What is it?" Gu Yuan's gaze narrowed slightly.
"I intend to relocate the entire Dou Qi Continent into the Great Thousand World," Lu Yu said, enunciating each word clearly.
Even with Gu Yuan's composure, his hand trembled slightly upon hearing this, and ripples spread across the tea in his cup.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and said in a deep voice, "Shifting stars and changing constellations, relocating a plane—such a feat is unheard of. Are you confident? And why do you want to do this?"
"I have a good grasp of the situation; we can discuss the specifics later."
Lu Yu explained, "As for why—father-in-law should have also sensed it. Even if the Origin Qi is restored, the upper limit of the energy level of the Dou Qi Continent is still far inferior to that of the Great Thousand World. If you stay in this world, father-in-law may be able to become a Dou Di, and Yan Di and the others may also be able to reach the Dou Di level, but going beyond that—is as difficult as ascending to heaven."
"Not to mention Dou Di or higher, even reaching the peak of the first Dou Di realm would be difficult for the Dou Qi Continent, given its recent recovery of Origin Qi."
"Only by entering the vast world and coming into contact with higher levels of energy can we, the creatures of our homeland, truly have the possibility of climbing to higher peaks and pursuing the Great Dao."
Gu Yuan remained silent for a long time, his gaze profound. How could he not know the limitations of this realm?
Stuck at the peak of the semi-emperor realm, the uncertainty about the future and the vague sense of a "ceiling" had always been a hidden worry in his heart. Lu Yu's words undoubtedly pointed out another way out for him, and for the entire continent.
"This matter—is indeed earth-shattering and requires careful consideration," Gu Yuan said slowly. "You should also speak to Xiao Xuan and Zhu Kun about it, shouldn't you?"
"Yes." Lu Yu nodded. "But before that—"
He flipped his hand, and a small purple jade box appeared in his palm.
The moment the box appeared, the light inside the bamboo house seemed to distort, and a faint, low rumble of thunder echoed within the box. An indescribable, powerful aura emanated from it, causing even a powerful figure like Gu Yuan to feel a chill.
"What is this?" Gu Yuan's eyes narrowed.
"This is the Thunder God Pill."
Lu Yu gently pushed the jade box toward Gu Yuan, "This pill was obtained by chance in an ancient ruin in the Great Thousand World. It is a rare treasure born from the creation of heaven and earth. With its help, it may increase my father-in-law's chances of breaking through to the Dou Di realm by 30%."
Gu Yuan's gaze fell on the small purple jade box. With the keenness of his Emperor Realm soul, he could clearly sense the vast and pure power of thunder within the box.
"Thunder God Pill—"
Gu Yuan murmured, slowly extending his hands to solemnly accept the jade box. It felt warm and smooth to the touch, sending a tingling, electric-like sensation through him. The immense power contained within caused his long-dormant blood and qi to involuntarily surge slightly.
"I think my father-in-law is only one step away from becoming a Dou Di."
Lu Yu continued, his tone resolute, "The matter of relocating the continent concerns all living beings in the entire plane, and is of utmost importance. It requires extremely meticulous preparation and cannot be accomplished overnight. Right now, father-in-law, why not use this pill to break through to the Emperor Realm in one fell swoop?"
He looked at Xun'er beside him, his eyes filled with a gentle smile: "In this way, my father-in-law will become a Dou Di, with a solid foundation. Not only will his own lifespan increase greatly and his strength skyrocket, but he will also be able to bless the entire ancient clan with his imperial blood. Xun'er's bloodline and cultivation will also benefit from this and advance even further."
"It will not be too late for us to relocate to the mainland when that time comes."
Upon hearing this, Xun'er's beautiful eyes lit up, and she looked at her father with anticipation. She knew that her father had been stuck at the peak of Dou Sheng for many years. If he could break through with this opportunity, it would not only be her father's lifelong wish, but also have a profound impact on the entire ancient clan and even the continent's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or structure of the continent).
"A 30% chance of success—son-in-law, this gift is far too generous."
Gu Yuan took a deep breath and looked intently at Lu Yu. His eyes were filled with shock and gratitude, as well as the satisfaction of an elder witnessing a junior surpassing his teacher.
Immediately, his expression turned solemn, and he solemnly said, "Very well! I will accept this without hesitation. After my breakthrough, whether it's relocating to another continent or elsewhere, the ancient clans will do their utmost to assist me!"
"Father-in-law, you flatter me. We're family, so let's not be formal."
Lu Yu smiled and said, "In that case, I won't disturb your meditation any longer, Father-in-law. I wish you a speedy success and that you will rule the world as emperor!"
"Haha, thank you for your kind words!"
Gu Yuan laughed heartily, his previously peaceful aura now revealing a sharpness and ambition about to burst forth. He truly needed to immediately go into seclusion to adjust his state and prepare to use the Thunder God Pill to break through to that long-desired realm.
Lu Yu and Xun'er chatted with Gu Yuan for a while longer before getting up to say goodbye, leaving Gu Yuan with his precious time in seclusion.
On the way back to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion after leaving the Ancient Realm, Xun'er affectionately took Lu Yu's arm and nestled beside him, her face radiant with happiness: "Thank you, Brother Yu. Father—he has waited for this day for far too long."
"Silly girl, why are you being so polite with me?"
Lu Yu gently stroked her hair and said softly, "It's something we all hoped for that my father-in-law could break through."
Now, let's wait for good news.
However, when the two returned to the Lingbao Pavilion headquarters, they learned from the maids who were left behind that the old dragon emperor Zhukun of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan had personally arrived.
"Uncle Zhukun is here?" Xun'er asked in surprise.
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu smiled knowingly: "It seems there are people even more anxious than we are. Let's go, let's go meet the other father-in-law."
A moment later, in a side hall of Lingbao Pavilion, which was specially used to entertain distinguished guests and was decorated in an elegant and grand style.
As Lu Yu and Xun'er stepped into the palace, they heard a loud laugh filled with emotion: "—Ah, truly the younger generation surpasses the older! Girl, with your current cultivation level, even I, your father, can't catch up! It seems you've truly received a great blessing in this vast world!"
Inside the hall, Zhu Kun, a burly man in a dark gold dragon-patterned robe, sat in the main seat, his face bearing a complex expression of pride. His gaze fell on Zi Yan, who was happily munching on a spiritual fruit below him.
Zi Yan's aura was harmonious and restrained; without deliberate probing, she appeared almost indistinguishable from an ordinary person. But Zhu Kun, as the emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, possessed an exceptionally keen sensitivity to bloodlines.
He could clearly sense that the vast, star-like power within his precious daughter, whose life level had completely surpassed his own, belonged to the level of a Dou Di!
Although he had experienced a moment of exhilaration in the lower plane and vaguely guessed that his daughter might have made a breakthrough, seeing it with his own eyes was still incredibly shocking.
Little Fairy Doctor sat on a soft chair on the other side, holding a cup of tea, with a gentle smile on her face.
As for Cai Lin, she received a Thunder God Pill from Lu Yu last night and went to the core of the Spirit Gathering Array to cultivate in seclusion, preparing to break through to the Dou Di realm.
Hearing footsteps, the three of them turned around at the same time.
"My husband! Sister Xun'er!"
Zi Yan was the first to react. She casually tossed aside the fruit pit, cheered, and flashed in front of Lu Yu like a gentle breeze. She affectionately took his arm and gave Xun'er a sweet smile.
"Uncle," Xun'er greeted Zhu Kun with a graceful bow.
Little Fairy Doctor also put down her teacup, stood up, and smiled and nodded at Lu Yu and Xun'er.
Upon seeing Lu Yu, Zhu Kun's tiger-like eyes gleamed even brighter, and the look of deep emotion on his face deepened. He slowly rose, scrutinizing Lu Yu with piercing eyes, as if trying to see right through him. However, the more he sensed Lu Yu, the stronger the shock in his heart became.
"Good lad—"
Zhu Kun's voice unconsciously lowered a few degrees, carrying the caution and recognition one would show when facing a truly powerful figure, "It seems that old fellow Xiao Xuan was right. Your return this time is truly—extraordinary."
He even had a vague feeling that, in the eyes of the other party, his half-emperor cultivation level might not be much different from that of an ordinary Dou Zun or Dou Sheng.
Lu Yu could sense the complex emotions in Zhu Kun's eyes, a mixture of the elder's satisfaction and the instinctive thrill of a powerful person seeing an even higher peak.
He stepped forward and bowed respectfully yet affectionately: "Father-in-law, your son-in-law has returned."
That one word, "Father-in-law," caused the last trace of subtle distance in Zhu Kun's eyes, created by the difference in power, to vanish. He laughed heartily, regaining his usual magnanimity: "It's good you're back! It's good you're back! Please, have a seat!"
Everyone sat down again.
Zhu Kun looked at Lu Yu, then at Zi Yan and Little Fairy Doctor, and shook his head with a sigh, "I thought that after advancing to the Half-Emperor realm, I hadn't fallen too far behind and could still support you young people. Now it seems you've moved too fast; this old body of mine almost can't keep up!"
Zi Yan giggled, leaned over, hugged Zhu Kun's arm, and shook it: "Dad, what are you saying! You're the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Dragon Clan, the most powerful!"
Her eyes darted around, and she said mysteriously, "I brought you something really good this time, something I guarantee will help you advance to the Dou Di realm!"
As she spoke, she flipped her palm over, and a strange little bottle, deep purple in color with fine golden arcs of electricity flickering on its surface, appeared in her hand.
The moment the small bottle appeared, the air in the side hall seemed to freeze for a moment. A faint rumble of thunder and a kind of ancient and majestic beast roar mingled, making people's hearts tremble.
"This is----"
Zhu Kun's gaze instantly locked onto the small bottle. As an ancient dragon of the Void, he was most sensitive to treasures related to the bloodline of the dragon race.
The aura emanating from this small bottle was ancient, violent, and noble, causing even the ancient dragon bloodline within him to tremble slightly, sending forth an instinctive desire and a trace of—awe!
"This is the essence blood of the Northern Sea Dragon Kun."
Zi Yan proudly raised her little face and handed the small bottle to Zhu Kun again, "It's a good treasure that I bought for you in the Great Thousand World! That Beiming Dragon Kun is a very rare lightning-attribute divine beast. It is said that its ancestor once mated with a true dragon, and its bloodline contains a trace of extremely pure true dragon power."
"For our Ancient Void Dragon clan, this is practically a tailor-made refining treasure!"
"Dad, if you refine it, breaking through to the Dou Di realm will be a natural progression!"
"Girl————"
Zhu Kun's voice was slightly hoarse. He stretched out his large, calloused hand, but instead of immediately catching the blood essence, he gently rubbed Zi Yan's head with an unusually tender touch. "You've grown up, you've really grown up—you know how to care for your old man now."
Zi Yan felt a little embarrassed as her cheeks were rubbed, but she felt more happy and satisfied at being recognized by her father.
She chuckled and casually slipped the small bottle into Zhu Kun's large palm: "Of course, Dad, you'd better keep it safe and go into seclusion. I can't wait to see you become a Dou Di; you'll definitely be even more impressive than Uncle Xiao Xuan!"
"Hahaha!"
Zhu Kun burst into laughter, his heart filled with gratitude and pride. He gripped the small bottle tightly, his gaze towards Zi Yan filled with affection, then turned to Lu Yu and nodded emphatically: "My dear son-in-law, I accept this token of my appreciation. Once I emerge from seclusion, I will certainly live up to your expectations!"
He knew that such a treasure could not be obtained by Zi Yan alone; Lu Yu would surely have provided significant assistance.
Lu Yu smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Father-in-law, you will surely achieve great success."
Zhu Kun said solemnly, "Zi Yan has already mentioned the matter of relocating to the mainland. How are you confident about it? Do you need the assistance of my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan?"
Lu Yu shook his head and said, "Father-in-law, you are too kind. In the vast world, I once obtained the inheritance of an ancient Saint-grade Grandmaster of Spirit Arrays, which includes a Grandmaster-level Qiankun Shifting Array. I alone am sufficient to handle the matter of shifting the continent."
He said confidently, "Once my father-in-law, Gu Yuan, and Cai Lin have all broken through to the Dou Di realm and stabilized their cultivation, we will convene all forces from across the continent at the Lingbao Pavilion to discuss the matter. At that time, we can begin preparations."
Zhu Kun felt reassured and laughed heartily, "Very well! As you say! I will now go into seclusion to help you break through to a higher level as soon as possible!"
Having said that, he did not linger any longer and followed Ziyan to the secret chamber.
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