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Gu Qingqiu's heart was deeply shaken. He looked toward the first row of mansions, unable to hide the astonishment in his eyes. Even for one reborn as Supreme, it was unbelievable to witness the aura of a true immortal radiating from Gu Changge's residence.
"Miss Gu, everything is ready. You may proceed to Mr. Changge's residence."
While Gu Qingqiu was still in shock, the maid next to him, her expression respectful, spoke to him with a hint of envy.
"Alright." Gu Qingqiu suppressed his surprise and responded calmly. He, along with two assigned maids, then proceeded to the First Sequence Mansion for a visit.
Although Gu Changge had acknowledged Gu Qingqiu as his sister, the final outcome depended on his attitude. Until it was confirmed whether Gu Changge truly regarded Gu Qingqiu as his sister, no one dared to overlook any detail in her treatment.
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At the First Sequence Mansion.
At this time, Gu Qing and a group of clan elders had gathered, all eyes focused on a young man whose appearance was youthful yet already showing hints of striking handsomeness.
Curious, Gu Qing asked Gu Changge, "Changge, what is the second talent you awakened?"
When Gu Qing spoke, all the elders in the room leaned in attentively. Earlier, with so many people present, they refrained from inquiring about Gu Changge's awakened talent, knowing it was too significant a matter to address hastily. But with the senior leaders of the Changsheng Gu family now assembled, there was no issue.
Gu Changge's lips curved into a faint smile. Rather than answering directly, he let his actions speak for him, conveying the answer to Gu Qing and the clan elders' unasked question.
"Buzz—"
A wave of terrifying energy swept through the space, so intense that even Gu Qing, a formidable King Realm expert, felt an oppressive pressure. The other clan elders felt it even more strongly, some faces slightly flushed.
All eyes locked in disbelief on Gu Changge's chest. Beneath the fabric of his dark robe, a brilliant, dense light emanated—a radiance that could not be concealed. It seemed as if an immortal phantom was seated within, gestating, as if it might burst from the light at any moment with overwhelming power.
Seeing this, everyone gasped audibly.
Gu Qing's expression turned incredulous, and he asked Gu Changge in an excited tone, "Changge, is this... the Supreme Bone?"
Gu Qing was astonished; the scene was remarkably similar to when Gu Qingqiu had awakened her Supreme Bone.
The other elders were equally moved, some even rubbing their eyes to ensure they weren't seeing things.
"Supreme Bone?"
"No," Gu Changge said, looking at the stunned Gu Qing and the clan elders with a contained joy. Smiling, he explained, "According to the information I inherited, this should be the legendary 'Immortal Bone.'"
Boom!
Gu Changge's words were like thunder in Gu Qing's ears.
"Immortal Bone? Immortal Bone! It's actually an Immortal Bone!" Gu Qing murmured, barely containing his shock.
The other elders trembled, then erupted with joy.
"Yes, only an Immortal Bone could manifest such a grand vision, shaking the Zhongtian Dao Domain upon awakening."
"Indeed, when Qingqiu's Supreme Bone awakened, the vision extended a mere hundred thousand miles. Compared to Changge's Immortal Bone vision, it's incomparable."
"Yes, only the Immortal Bone explains it."
Suddenly, everyone's gaze toward Gu Changge shifted. Dual Pupils and now Immortal Bones—what an extraordinary qualification!
Gu Qing and the clan elders of the main branch exchanged glances, their hearts ablaze with excitement. Gu Changge had chosen not to seize the Supreme Bone from his cousin; was this fate smiling upon them?
In that instant, he awakened an even more powerful Immortal Bone.
The Changsheng Gu family elders laughed heartily, exchanging joyful words. Even some elders from the branch clans, while delighted, felt a sense of bitterness. After all, with the Dual Pupils alone, Gu Changge could already surpass the entire younger generation of the Gu family. Now, with Immortal Bones added to his gifts, what chance did other sequences have?
Of course, they wouldn't inform other sequences of this development. Crushing their spirits too much might harm the young generation's morale.
"Alright."
Gu Qing restored order to the First Sequence Mansion, smiling at Gu Changge with deep satisfaction. "Changge, now that you've awakened the Immortal Bone, the Supreme Immortal Law within it will require unimaginable resources to fully develop. Since Patriarch Gu Yang has named you Divine Child, starting from this month, you will receive family resources allocated at the Divine Child standard, with an additional 20% supplement."
After Gu Qing spoke, he turned to the clan elders behind him.
"What do you all think?"
"Absolutely!"
"Divine Child Changge has proven he is worthy of these resources."
"I agree as well."
The main clan elders readily approved; Gu Changge's talent spoke for itself. Refusing him now would be foolish. The Changsheng Gu family encouraged internal competition, but when it came to nurturing a peerless genius, they had a different approach—they granted whatever was necessary.
"Thank you, Patriarch, and clan elders." Gu Changge was pleased and gave a sincere salute to Gu Qing and the clan elders present.
Seeing Gu Changge's respectful and mild-mannered behavior, the elders felt admiration grow within. This composure alone already surpassed that of many in his generation.
Afterward, Gu Qing and the elders began to take their leave.
As the First Sequence Mansion returned to quiet, Gu Changge exhaled slowly. Feeling the strengthening of his flesh due to the Immortal Bone, he turned and entered his room.
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The next morning.
Gu Changge sat cross-legged, resonant sounds filling the room, while bursts of immortal light occasionally radiated from the windows, as if an immortal god was practicing within. After a few breaths, the room's visions gradually faded.
Opening his eyes, Gu Changge felt the immense power within him, clenching his fist and murmuring in awe.
"In a single night, my physical strength has soared from one hundred thousand kilograms to one million kilograms. Incredible... these Immortal Bones are truly formidable!"
"And in my dantian..."
Looking inward, Gu Changge observed the thousand-foot-wide sea of spiritual power within his dantian, where a nine-lined life wheel emitted an ethereal light, rotating and exuding an otherworldly aura.
"A thousand-foot spiritual sea!"
"Overnight, I've fully solidified my first-level cultivation in the Life Wheel Realm!"
"The Life Wheel Realm progresses in nine levels. The first level is a thousand feet, while the ninth level reaches nine thousand feet. When I form a nine-thousand-foot spiritual sea, it will signify the ninth level of the Life Wheel Realm!"
"And with the nine-lined life wheel, every drop of my spiritual power surpasses a hundred drops of ordinary spiritual power. This strength alone will enable me to overcome opponents of the same level and even defeat those of higher ranks."
"Combined with my physical strength!"
"My foundation has become dozens of times stronger."
After reflecting, Gu Changge stood, preparing to step outside to breathe fresh air and practice his Divine Abilities. Advancing to a new realm required familiarizing himself with the changes in his Divine Abilities.
But as soon as he opened the door, he found a beautiful maid waiting outside. Seeing him, she greeted him respectfully, "Greetings, Divine Child. Miss Qingqiu came to visit last night. Knowing you were consolidating, she refrained from disturbing you. Divine Child, would you like to see Miss Qingqiu now?"
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