"Child…"
Upon hearing these words from Gu Fei, Xiao Yi Xian was momentarily stunned. Then, her beautiful face lit up with excitement as she exclaimed, "I'm pregnant?... We're going to have a child?"
Xiao Yi Xian experiences immense joy, emotional value +100
Xiao Yi Xian excitedly grabbed Gu Fei's hand, asking for confirmation again, "Brother Gu Fei, am I really pregnant?"
"It's true!"
Gu Fei's joy was indescribable, and his voice involuntarily grew louder. The people training inside the bamboo house were awakened and quickly came to the mountain peak, noticing the look of excitement on Gu Fei's face.
"What's the good news?" Zi Yan bounced out excitedly.
"Xiao Yi Xian is pregnant!" Gu Fei announced the news with great enthusiasm.
For Zi Yan and Qing Lin, pregnancy wasn't something they fully grasped; they only knew it was a process of nurturing life. However, Cai Lin (Medusa) understood very well- Gu Fei and Xiao Yi Xian now had a precious token of their love, something they would cherish for a lifetime.
(TL/n: Medusa's full name will be Cai Lin; Cai'er when she's being referred to by Gu Fei in a loving manner.)
As she pondered this, Cai Lin touched her own stomach, feeling a bit envious of Xiao Yi Xian.
Venerable Tian Huo and the Lion King arrived, offering their congratulations to Xiao Yi Xian and Gu Fei.
"Is Sister Xiao Yi Xian going to give birth to a little Brother Gu Fei?" Zi Yan's words caused everyone to burst into laughter, though Zi Yan remained unbothered.
She then pressed her ear against Xiao Yi Xian's belly, trying to hear the "little Brother Gu Fei."
Meanwhile, Huo Zhi watched the joyful scene from a distance, a faint smile on her face. Being here, she indeed felt a bit out of place.
After several sessions of learning fire control techniques from Gu Fei, Huo Zhi had come to terms with her situation. She understood that persistently clinging to Gu Fei wouldn't win his favor; it would only hinder her cultivation progress, making it even harder for her to keep up with him.
Realizing this, she knew that returning to Yan Realm for training was the right path. As for Gu Fei, she could only hope that fate would bring them together again in the future.
Thus, while Gu Fei and the others were preoccupied, Huo Zhi quietly left the mountain.
"Elder Huo Yao, we've been here for quite some time. It's best if we return to our clan soon."
Upon meeting Elder Huo Yao and the others, Huo Zhi made her intentions clear.
Elder Huo Yao was relieved by Huo Zhi's resolve. As a proud member of the Yan Clan, her relentless pursuit of an outsider had weighed heavily on the elders.
Not long after, the Yan Clan's delegation bid farewell to the Gu Clan and left Gu Realm.
Meanwhile, Xun'er, who had been rejected and humiliated by Gu Fei despite her advances, was also starting to see things more clearly. After leaving Gu Fei's mountain, she entered closed-door training, seeking a breakthrough in her strength.
As a result, Gu Fei was blessed with a rare period of peace.
Life returned to normal for Gu Fei- daily training, spending time with Cai Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, and occasionally visiting the military.
With Xiao Yi Xian's pregnancy, Gu Fei took great care of her, ensuring she was well looked after without neglecting his own training. In his spare time, he sought ways to break through and enhance his strength.
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Before he knew it, ten months had passed, and Gu Fei's cultivation had advanced to the level of a Seven-Star Dou Venerate.
At the age of just twenty!
A twenty-year-old Seven-Star Dou Venerate was unheard of, even within the Gu Clan.
Gu Fei's breakthrough sent shockwaves throughout the Gu Clan, even catching the attention of Clan Leader Gu Yuan, who couldn't help but take another look.
"It's time to take another step forward!"
With control over four different Heavenly Flames, mastery of numerous powerful Dou Techniques, and a physique comparable to that of an ancient eight-rank magical beast, Gu Fei was undeniably a leader among the younger generation.
He lacked nothing in terms of talent or future strength.
As the birth of his child approached, Gu Fei turned his attention to the position of Chief Commander in the Black Submerged Army.
In the Black Submerged Army, there was two Kings, four Generals, and eight Commanders. Becoming Chief Commander would place Gu Fei on equal footing with some of the clan elders.
(TL/n: I'm not sure if Chief Commander means being the First commander or one of the four Generals. For now take it as being the First Commander. I'll correct it if it's wrong when I have more info.)
Thus, Gu Fei chose an opportune time to challenge the current Chief Commander, Gu Shiyi, an Eight-Star Dou Venerate.
"You're young and have already reached the Seven-Star Dou Venerate. In time, your strength will surpass mine. But for now, I'm still stronger," Gu Shiyi said upon learning of Gu Fei's challenge, offering advice rather than anger. "Are you sure you want to challenge me?"
"How will I know if I don't try?" Gu Fei replied with a smile.
Gu Shiyi looked at Gu Fei with admiration, having witnessed his rise from the position of Seventh Commander to where he stood now. Despite being challenged by Gu Fei, he couldn't help but look forward to the outcome.
The battle between Gu Fei and Gu Shiyi attracted many members of the Gu Clan, including Gu Qing Yang and Gu Yao, who were eager to see Gu Fei's current strength.
"What do you think, can Gu Fei defeat the Chief Commander?" Gu Qingyang asked Gu Yao.
"The Chief Commander has been an Eight-Star Dou Venerate for a long time. The accumulation of years is not something to be underestimated," Gu Yao replied, skeptical of Gu Fei's chances due to the significant gap between them.
"I think Gu Fei has a knack for creating miracles," Gu Qing Yang countered, clearly favoring Gu Fei.
"The Chief Commander is no slouch either."
"Let's wait and see."
Amidst the anticipation, Gu Fei and Gu Shiyi's battle began.
Despite facing a lower-ranked opponent, Gu Shiyi didn't underestimate Gu Fei. From the start, he unleashed his full strength, giving Gu Fei a tough challenge.
Gu Shiyi's mastery of Dou Techniques was exceptional, his moves were executed with greater finesse than Gu Fei's, each strike carrying formidable power.
Gu Fei appeared to be on the defensive, but in reality, he was biding his time, looking for the right opportunity. Knowing that Gu Shiyi's Dou Qi was superior, Gu Fei sought a moment to unleash a powerful burst.
Finally, after a prolonged struggle, Gu Fei seized the chance.
Simultaneously unleashing his four Heavenly Flames, the overwhelming firepower raised the temperature around the arena, nearly shattering the protective barrier.
Against Gu Fei's full power, Gu Shiyi stood no chance.
After a fierce battle, Gu Shiyi was ultimately defeated.
"Seems I was right," Gu Qing Yang chuckled.
Having defeated Chief Commander Gu Shiyi, Gu Fei was officially promoted to the new Chief Commander of the Black Submerged Army.
"Everyone, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now!"
Gu Fei didn't stay to bask in his glory. With Xiao Yi Xian's due date approaching, he chose to remain on the mountain for the following days, going nowhere else.
During these ten months, Cai Lin and the others hadn't neglected their training. With the help of pills crafted by Gu Fei, she successfully integrated the soul of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.
Her cultivation advanced to the level of a Five-Star Dou Ancestor.
Although Xiao Yi Xian's cultivation speed had slowed due to her pregnancy, as much of the energy she absorbed was used to nurture the fetus, her strength had still risen to the level of a Five-Star Dou Emperor, thanks to the powerful healing properties of the Woeful Poison Body.
Zi Yan, despite her laziness, had also progressed to the later stages of the sixth rank, and was expected to soon break through to the seventh rank.
In the blink of an eye, another seven days passed.
During those seven days, as Xiao Yi Xian's belly grew larger, Gu Fei became increasingly anxious and nervous. After all, this was the first time in both his lives that he would be a father.
Xiao Yi Xian, noticing Gu Fei's nervousness, gently held his hand.
"It's okay, it's just giving birth. I'm a Dou Emperor after all-do you think giving birth will kill me?" Xiao Yi Xian joked, trying to ease Gu Fei's tension, but suddenly he felt her palm growing cold with sweat.
At the same time, her brows furrowed, and her face turned pale, indicating the intense pain she was feeling.