Royal Garden of the Palace.
A Cultivator in the Integration Period and two at the Kalpa Passing Stage are having a drink. The Cultivator in the Integration Period is Gu Zongyan, the fourth son of the Gu Family, a household of nobility in Xiongchu. When it comes to Wu Zhou, Gu Zongyan stands out—his height, cultivation level make him stand out as an extraordinarily talented individual.
In Xiongchu...
This generation has seen the rise of a prodigy: Gu Zongchen, whose brilliance has overshadowed all other princes. Consequently, Gu Zongyan seems ordinary, with no discerning features to speak of.
However, it would not be a competition if Gu Zongchen had any interest in the throne. Everyone else would pale in comparison, and wouldn't even have the courage to compete.
