The news of Gu Tiangang breaking through to sainthood swept through the Celestial Court chat group like a storm. After all, twenty years ago, many cultivators from Qingyang Realm ventured into the Wu Xian Realm, some even hiding in the Ancient Wasteland.
It is known that the most dangerous places are often the most concealed.
Some even dared to infiltrate the Ancient Wasteland Heaven, using the enemy's strength to temper themselves and enhance their cultivation.
The earth-shattering commotion of Gu Tiangang's ascension naturally drew countless eyes. The moment he succeeded in proving the Dao, the Celestial Court chat group erupted.
"Whoa, that old guy actually became a saint! How did this old fellow get so powerful?"
"I heard Gu Tiangang was beaten half to death a few years ago and was hiding in Ancient Wasteland Heaven to heal. I thought he was still sickly, but now he's ascended to sainthood!"
"It's over, it's over. A seventh-tier saint is an invincible force!"
"The one above must still be dreaming. So what if he's a seventh-tier saint? Our sovereign is mighty and unmatched, capable of slapping a saint to death."
"Agreed +1"
"Don't worry, I'll prove the Dao and become a saint tomorrow, then jump straight to eighth-tier quasi-emperor the day after, and crush the three great heavens."
"Really?"
"Do you believe he can become a quasi-emperor in two days and not believe I'm a powerful figure? Give me five hundred offering points now, and when I become an emperor, I'll make you my protectors!"
...
The atmosphere in the Celestial Court chat group quickly shifted. Despite the shocking news of Gu Tiangang's ascension, it did not bring much pressure to the group members.
In their eyes, the sovereign who founded the Celestial Court chat group was undoubtedly a terrifying existence far beyond a saint.
Look at the simulated combat function; it can simulate not only the newly ascended Gu Tiangang but even eighth-tier quasi-emperors.
Being able to silently simulate saints and even quasi-emperors, how could the creator's own strength be weak?
More importantly,
Despite Gu Tiangang's ascension, the Qingyang Immortal Kingdom showed no signs of movement; everything operated as usual, indicating they were not afraid of this new saint.
Therefore,
Most group members remained optimistic.
However, some were deeply worried, for to them, Gu Tiangang's ascension was not good news.
The power of a seventh-tier saint was well known to anyone who had experienced a seventh-tier simulation. Sixth-tier cultivators were powerless like ants before them.
"With Gu Tiangang becoming a saint, the upcoming battle will undoubtedly be turbulent. Let's hope the casualties can be minimized..."
Yang Yan sighed upon hearing the news but then his eyes turned resolute.
In any case, this great war was inevitable, especially after Gu Tiangang's ascension, leaving no room for delay.
Qingyang Realm's foundation could not compare to the Wu Xian Realm. In the past, when the shackles of immortality still existed, the strongest in the Wu Xian Realm could only reach the peak of the sixth tier, making the gap between the two realms less noticeable.
But now that the shackles of immortality are broken, the Wu Xian Realm will inevitably produce a large number of powerhouses above the seventh tier. Over time, the gap between the two realms will only widen.
At that time,
It would no longer be a matter of whether Qingyang Realm wanted to counterattack, but whether they had the ability to resist the invasion from the Wu Xian Realm.
Gu Tiangang's ascension compelled Qingyang Realm to act swiftly and open up the situation quickly to contend with the Wu Xian Realm.
Furthermore,
There was no news from Gang Qingyang yet, which was the main reason Yang Yan hadn't adjusted the plan.
Since the sovereign hadn't spoken, he must have a way to deal with a saint. Therefore, they had nothing to worry about and only needed to fight with all their might.
...
Gu Tiangang's ascension to sainthood caused the Ancient Wasteland to boil with excitement, propelling the reputation of Ancient Wasteland Heaven to unprecedented heights, overshadowing the other two great heavens.
Although the other two great heavens were furious, they understood that Ancient Wasteland Heaven was now unstoppable, and their strength alone could not hold it back.
A newly ascended peak saint would be hard to kill even if they awakened a dormant saint.
Moreover,
Saints have limited lifespans. The Golden Era lasts five thousand years, and the later it gets, the more opportunities there are. Awakening early could ruin millennia of planning.
Thus,
The two great heavens had to swallow their anger.
Even though Gu Tiangang had become a saint, he couldn't push them to the brink. They had their own foundations, and a life-or-death struggle would benefit no one.
Inside Ancient Wasteland Heaven,
The newly ascended saint Gu Tiangang was in high spirits. In the grand hall, the entire sect gathered.
"Congratulations to the lord for ascending to sainthood!"
"The shackles of immortality have vanished, and our lord is the first saint of the Golden Era, destined to prove the Dao and become an emperor!"
The crowd gazed at Gu Tiangang on the throne with awe and reverence.
Saints,
Even in ancient times, were at the pinnacle of the pyramid.
Every saint held a prestigious status, capable of establishing a sacred land with a legacy lasting millennia.
To those present, saints were legendary figures. They had heard of saints but had never seen a living one.
Now that Gu Tiangang had become a saint, they finally witnessed the demeanor of a saint. Even though he sat quietly, an aura of suppressing the ages emanated from him.
Their souls trembled,
Their blood congealed,
This was the pressure of a supreme powerhouse.
Even the seasoned true monarchs felt a sense of awe in the presence of a saint.
From his throne, Gu Tiangang, in a great mood, accepted his subordinates' flattery.
Being the first saint of the Golden Era,
This was an unparalleled honor.
Only top prodigies could become saints immediately after the shackles of immortality disappeared.
Shortly after,
An elder stood up to report, "The lord's ascension is a historic event. Our Ancient Wasteland Heaven should host a grand banquet to let all see the birth of the new saint."
"Doing so will also elevate the prestige of Ancient Wasteland Heaven!"
Gu Tiangang pondered for a moment and nodded, "Elder Zhang will take care of this matter."
"I obey!"
Elder Zhang bowed respectfully.
Gu Tiangang looked around and said, "I have just passed the tribulation and need to consolidate my foundation in seclusion. For the next few days, I will not receive guests, and the elders will handle all matters."
"Additionally..."
"Post a bounty to find this person. Once there is any news, report it to me immediately!"
With that,
Gu Tiangang handed a portrait to an elder, instructing him to track down the person in the image.
The person in the portrait was Zuo Ling, who had obtained the quasi-emperor's legacy.
Originally, Gu Tiangang planned to publicize Zuo Ling's possession of the quasi-emperor's legacy, causing trouble for him. But after careful consideration, he decided against it.
After all, the fewer people who knew about the quasi-emperor's legacy, the better.
Previously, Gu Tiangang had no confidence in dealing with Zuo Ling, but now, having become a saint, he intended to find him and seize the legacy.
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