And now, it only took three hundred thousand years.

Three hundred thousand years, for the Nine Tribulation Heavenly Venerable, is but a fleeting moment.

The gap in between is like the difference between clouds and mud.

"If the Enlightenment Tea Tree was still here, the number of immortals among the Human Clan today would likely be several times more."

A hint of regret flashed in Gu Qingfeng's eyes.

Judging by the terrifying effects of this leaf, the power of a complete Enlightenment Tea Tree would definitely be enough for a half-step immortal to truly take that step and condense an Immortal Dao Fruit.

"What a pity..."

He shook his head.

Such a defying Chaos Spirit Root was destroyed in a battle from ancient times.

Gu Qingfeng's eyes slightly narrowed.

He suddenly thought of a possibility—

"The existence of the Enlightenment Tea Tree has already threatened the foundation of the Evil God Clan."

"So, they spared no expense to destroy it."

"Once the Human Clan masters such a Supreme Treasure, the speed of birthing immortals would greatly accelerate, by then, how could the Evil God Clan withstand the Human Clan?"

This thought made Gu Qingfeng feel it's more likely.

After all, from the standpoint of the Evil God Clan, destroying the Enlightenment Tea Tree was the inevitable course of action.

"Cutting the Human Clan's path, severing the Human Clan's Qi Fortune, the Evil God Clan is indeed ruthless."

He murmured to himself, a flash of cold light in his eyes.

But soon, that light subsided.

The past is gone.

Since the Enlightenment Tea Tree has been destroyed, no amount of regret is useful.

What is most important now is to seize the present.

...

Gu Qingfeng restrained his mind and refocused his attention on himself.

A single leaf of the Enlightenment Tea Tree allowed him to step into the Middle Stage of Nine Tribulations.

If he had enough leaves from the Enlightenment Tea Tree, he might truly break through the Nine Tribulations in a short time and ascend to immortality.

But soon, Gu Qingfeng shook his head and suppressed this unrealistic thought.

"Greed must not arise."

"Such a Supreme Treasure, getting even one piece is a great fortune, how could I ask for more?"

"Moreover, since the Enlightenment Tea Tree has been destroyed, the leaves in existence are probably very few, the fact that the Mountain and Sea Heavenly Venerate can treasure one is already a miracle; it's as hard as reaching the sky to find a second piece."

Gu Qingfeng was very clear on this point.

Thus, he quickly adjusted his mindset.

Fortunate if obtained, destined if lost.

The fact that he could break through to the Middle Stage of Nine Tribulations is already an unexpected joy, and he should not have undue desires.

...

"Time to leave seclusion."

With a shift of thought, Gu Qingfeng's aura completely retracted.

The newly broken through vast Dao Rhythm instantly became as deep as an abyss; unless he actively released it, outsiders couldn't perceive his true Realm.

He took one step forward, his figure disappearing from the secret chamber.

Outside the Immortal Palace, time remained unchanged.

The news of Gu Qingfeng leaving seclusion did not stir much commotion.

After all, to the outside world, his retreat this time only lasted a mere three hundred thousand years.

For a Nine Tribulation Heavenly Venerable, this doesn't even count as a formal retreat."

No one knew that during these three hundred thousand years, Gu Qingfeng's cultivation had undergone earthshaking changes.

Even for the Crown Prince Gu Yang and others, they merely felt that the aura of the Emperor seemed deeper, but could not discern any specific changes.

...

In the following time.

Gu Qingfeng continued as usual, handling court affairs, occasionally instructing Gu Yang and others, as well as some other outstanding younger members of the Gu Family in cultivation.

At his level.

Every word contains the True Intent of the Great Tao.

For other Great Emperors of the Gu Family who hadn't reached the Heavenly Venerate Realm, Gu Qingfeng's guidance was an unsurpassed fortune.

Under such circumstances, in a short span of tens of thousands of years, the Gu Family had five more Heavenly Venerates.

However——

Regarding these matters, Gu Qingfeng was calm and unperturbed inside.

Nine Tribulations of the Heavenly Venerable.

A newly ascended One Tribulation Heavenly Venerate is completely negligible to veteran Heavenly Venerates.

With the current status of the Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty, and the issues it faces, some ordinary Heavenly Venerates couldn't solve them.

To truly make some impact, one must at least step into Seven Tribulations or more.

It's just that.

It's easy to break through to Heavenly Venerate, but ascending from One Tribulation Heavenly Venerate to Seven Tribulation Heavenly Venerate is no simple feat.

But even so, Gu Qingfeng didn't hesitate to give guidance.

One more Heavenly Venerate reaching for Longevity is one more hope.

Who can guarantee that these Heavenly Venerates won't step into the levels of Seven Tribulations, or even Eight or Nine Tribulations in the future.

No matter what.

One more Heavenly Venerate is ultimately a good thing.

...

Just like that, countless millennia have passed peacefully.

Each day, Gu Qingfeng handles political affairs, imparts teachings, occasionally retreats to comprehend the Netherworld Path, his cultivation steadily solidifying at the mid-tier of Nine Tribulations, even subtly advancing towards higher tiers.

Everything seemed peaceful and orderly.

Until—

This very day.

Gu Qingfeng was guiding Gu Yang in his cultivation.

Suddenly.

His movements halted, and he abruptly lifted his head, gazing into the depths of Chaos.

At the same time.

An indescribably terrifying surge, like a chaotic tsunami, swept in from the far reaches of the void.

"Boom—!!!"

Wherever the surge passed, the void collapsed, stars perished, and the Great Tao lamented.

The entire Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty, four and a half million Immortal Domains, countless stars, countless worlds, all trembled violently at this moment.

"What's going on!"

"Is the sky falling?"

"What terrifying aura—"

Within the dynasty's territory, countless cultivators raised their heads in terror, faces pale.

The low-tier cultivators were directly crushed to the ground by this surge, finding even breathing difficult.

Even those at the Heavenly Venerate Level felt like ants facing the might of the heavens and earth, their blood surging, their Dao foundations trembling.

"Father!"

Gu Yang's face changed dramatically, looking towards Gu Qingfeng.

But he saw Gu Qingfeng's expression was gravely serious.

"This surge—"

He whispered softly, and in the next moment, his figure vanished from the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm, reappearing in the Chaos Void.

He stood in the void, looking towards the direction from which the surge came—

It was the deepest part of Chaos, an unfathomable distance from here, possibly spanning countless galaxies.

Yet even at such a remote distance, the surge was still palpable, even growing stronger.

"Rumble—"

The void lamented, Chaos churned.

Gu Qingfeng could clearly sense that the surge contained a supreme aura of tribulation!

It was not a Heavenly Tribulation, not an Earthly Tribulation, not a Human Tribulation.

But...

"Immortal Divine Tribulation!"

Gu Qingfeng's pupils shrank abruptly, uttering these four words with precision.

A tribulation that could make someone at the mid-tier of Nine Tribulations feel uneasy, even generate a sense of invincibility.

Only those at the Immortal Level, attempting to reach higher realms, would trigger such an Immortal Divine Tribulation.

Moreover, judging from the direction the surge was coming—

"Evil God Territory!"

Gu Qingfeng's eyes sparkled with a cold light.

An immortal of the Evil God Clan was undergoing tribulation.

...

At the same time.

Ziwei Immortal Court, Central Immortal Palace.

Emperor Ziwei slowly opened his eyes, his gaze penetrating the endless void, falling into the depths of Chaos.

"It has begun."

Emperor Ziwei spoke lightly, his voice calm, yet it caused the entire Immortal Palace's temperature to drop several degrees.

"Your Majesty, could this surge possibly be?"

An Immortal Official standing beside him couldn't help but ask, his voice trembling.

Emperor Ziwei nodded slightly: "The Blood Sun God Master of the Evil God Clan is about to undergo his fourth Immortal Divine Tribulation.

If he succeeds, the Evil God Clan will gain another existence at the Immortal Fourth Realm.

But if he fails—"

Emperor Ziwei did not finish his sentence.

But everyone understood—

If the Immortal Divine Tribulation is not overcome, it means the end of one's life and path.

But if it is overcome, the Evil God Clan will gain another existence in the Immortal Fourth Realm.

This news.

Naturally, it left many Heavenly Venerates in the Immortal Court aghast.

Yet Emperor Ziwei casually glanced and withdrew his gaze.

To him.

Whether the Blood Sun God Master succeeds in his tribulation or not is of little significance.

After all, even if the opponent succeeds, it's merely the Immortal Fourth Realm, insufficient to truly impact the grand scheme.

Unless.

An existence of the Immortal Tenth Realm or above appears within the Evil God Clan, then Emperor Ziwei would take notice.

Regarding other immortals, at this point, they can hardly make a significant impact anymore.

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