CHAPTER 1036: CHAPTER 6: GU AND BAI_2

This small courtyard certainly has a main entrance, but Bai Lu never liked to use it. Climbing over the wall was a pleasure, as was telling Little Xiuzi about the daily trivialities of Changye.

Of course, she occasionally asked about cultivation issues.

But regarding the matter of cultivation, it was Bai Xiu who spoke, and she listened.

"Family Master..."

Bai Lu did not expect that her timing today was perfect, not only had Bai Xiu completed his cultivation, but she also encountered the Family Head Bai Xiaochi.

"Occasional sparring is fine, regardless of winning or losing, remember to be nice to Shen Li."

Bai Xiaochi glanced at Bai Lu and immediately understood what had happened. He sighed lightly and said, "If you continue to cultivate and play like this, in some days, it’s not certain he won’t be a match for you."

"Don’t worry, don’t worry, Shen Li’s skin is thick and tough, he’s very resilient," Bai Lu blinked nonchalantly, with a mischievous smile, "Besides... when I can’t beat Shen Li in the future, I’ll still have Little Xiuzi."

She wandered the world, acting unconventionally, caring only for amusement.

Earlier, she had pulled Shen Li into a fight, taking advantage of the fact that this "Netherworld King’s Apostle" hadn’t yet grown strong, to mess with him a bit. In her lethargic Changye life lately, this was an extremely amusing thing to do.

Speaking of which, Bai Lu suddenly remembered something. She slapped her forehead and asked earnestly, "Little Xiuzi, Gu Shen barely comes back once. I heard he’s about to leave Changye, aren’t you going to see him?"

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The news of Gu Shen returning to Changye was widespread.

Given his current reputation in the East Continent, if his return journey was announced, then when Aluer delivered him today, there would likely be a spectacular scene welcoming him by tens of thousands.

He kept the news hidden, actually not wanting such a commotion.

But upon returning to the cemetery and meeting Mr. Shan, the news spread.

These days, all stirrings in the North Continent have been closely watched by the people of Changye—

Among the Five Continents, the North Continent Transcendents of the same class are the most formidable... Changye, although belligerent, admits that the true battlefield is the Northern Continent Frontier Fortress!

Therefore, Gu Shen’s journey north actually represents the image of all Changye!

He is S-class, a disciple of the Grand Judge!

Under the capture of Deep Sea, every move and opponent that Gu Shen faces gets uploaded to the deep water area... This S-class has not disappointed the tens of millions in Changye, despite Zhou Jiren wandering outside with negative news, casting a shadow over the Judgement Institute’s long wait.

Yet, Gu Shen’s performance exceeded everyone’s expectations.

This time he returned, Transcendents from numerous dojos at Snow Forbidden City, the young generation of talents, all headed to the cemetery, eager to glimpse Gu Shen’s majesty... For a while, Snow Forbidden City was deserted.

This scene actually appeared not long ago.

Only then, the person everyone admired was not Gu Shen.

It was Bai Xiu.

Unfortunately, although the news spread quickly, Gu Shen acted even faster.

By the time these people reached the cemetery, Gu Shen had already left with Chu Ling.

By then, he had already left Changye.

The frost and snow of Jiangbei had long since melted, the mountains once again draped in green, streams trickling, a scene of tranquility.

Lu Nanzhi had temporarily deployed a chartered plane, at Gu Shen’s request, currently waiting at a secluded hill outside Changye City to the south.

The purpose was solitude.

Gu Shen halted his stride, pulling Chu Ling, and they stopped on a sheep-gut trail at the mountain ridge.

After descending into the human world, Chu Ling still held control over the database’s permissions. However, when she roamed the mortal realm, she usually suspended that part of awareness tied to the "source code." This doesn’t mean she lost control over the deep water area... The purpose was simple, as the missions in the deep water area operated normally, she could better feel the "vision" of humans.

She breathed, she walked, she touched.

She gained true freedom.

When this panoramic world became confined to a "narrow" view before her, it instead felt beautiful.

When countless voices and noises disappeared and she could only hear the voices she wished to hear, she felt even more fortunate.

"Someone is coming."

Seeing Chu Ling’s slightly dazed expression, Gu Shen smiled and said, "It’s an old acquaintance."

Swoosh.

Wind and thunder swirled, a fierce wind surged—

The next moment, Bai Xiu appeared below the mountain. His expression remained as calm as ever, though his breathing was slightly hurried, evident that he had rushed out of the city in haste.

In crisp subtle crackles, thunder light enveloped his white clothes before gradually dissipating.

Gu Shen even noticed the mysterious and elusive Thunder Realm Walker revealing a half-blue, half-dark, armored divine body in the void.

"Brother Bai Xiu, why the rush?"

Gu Shen laughed, "If you wanted to see me, a message would suffice."

Some people remain as strangers despite spending a lifetime together, while others, even half a lifetime apart, upon meeting, are still friends.

Gu Shen and Bai Xiu’s relationship is probably the latter.

Together, they have actually not exchanged many words.

Yet, what the other thinks or wants to do, they unexpectedly comprehend with tacit understanding.

Many in Changye speculate about the true relationship between Gu Shen and Bai Xiu... Most feel that people like Gu Shen and Bai Xiu should be born as rivals, not friends.

But Gu Shen knows clearly... Now that Bai Xiu comes to find him, it can be for anything, except victory or defeat.

Bai Xiu said honestly, "Although Deep Sea is convenient, there are some things I want to say to you... Since I had time, I still wanted to see you face to face."

Thunder light disappeared.

The oppressive presence of the armored god also dissipated.

Bai Xiu climbed the steps slowly.

Upon hearing this, Chu Ling naturally backed away, wanting to make room for the two to talk quietly.

"Miss Chu, no need to trouble yourself, I don’t mean that," Bai Xiu smiled gently, "It’s nothing unspeakably secretive, I just wanted to say it face to face to show sincerity."

"No problem, I’ll still take my leave,"

Chu Ling laughed, "You two chat slowly, I’ll wait on the mountain."

She descended into the human world for peace.

She didn’t have to share Gu Shen’s eyes or hear his words anymore.

Previously, whenever Bai Xiu came to find Gu Shen, she had no way to avoid it.

Every word, every sentence uttered by Little Xiuzi had to be heard, and under the rules of the "source code," never forgotten.

"Go ahead."

Gu Shen understood Chu Ling’s mind, giving her a look.

Soon, the mountain was silent, only the sound of bamboo leaves flying.

"Congratulations on your breakthrough again."

Gu Shen looked at Bai Xiu standing firm, sincerely congratulating, "Among the fourth stage, you probably have few rivals left."

Little Xiuzi, indeed a once-in-a-century genius of Changye.

Breaking through at the fourth stage was as easy as drinking water.

Such a character can’t be described with "Sealing Title," for many geniuses it’s a supreme praise, but for Bai Xiu... it might even be an insult.

In the era of lost Reverse Flow bloodline, Bai Family poured their full effort into cultivating this extreme genius, considered as future "Seven Gods."

Now, in Gu Shen’s Blazing Fire Vision, a glimpse of Little Xiuzi’s "Spirit Sea" was visible!

Bai Xiu’s "Spirit Sea" was already on par with Fisher and Zhong Yuan!

What a terrifying concept is this?

This means, among the fourth stage, unless someone like Lu Zhe or Jia Wei appears with extreme super-realm monstrosity... Bai Xiu is the one standing at the pinnacle, and given his talent.

He’s destined to become the next Lu Zhe, the next Jia Wei.

Seeing this, Gu Shen couldn’t help but sigh.

If Mu Wanqiu truly came to the East Continent to challenge Little Xiuzi, then currently she would have no chance of winning.

Bai Xiu’s advancement speed is too fast, and the quality is extraordinarily high.

"The one to be congratulated should be me."

Bai Xiu shook his head, indifferent to Gu Shen’s congratulations. He stared at Gu Shen for a moment, then said earnestly, "Fourth stages occur annually, but Three Realms Transcender... are hard to come by."

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