"Let it be. Consider this a small lesson."
In Tianwai Heaven, on the ninth floor of Tiance Manor, as Xiao Tiance's words fell, his figure flickered. In an instant, he was beside Gu Lie. Even Gu Yuan's heart trembled slightly as he thought, "So fast!"
Xiao Tiance's five fingers glimred with spirit seals that materialized swiftly. Pressing them onto Gu Lie's chest, he worked for a few monts before flickering back to the main seat as if nothing had happened.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Gu Lie's aura rapidly surged. Within just a few breaths, his strength returned to the early stages of an eight star Dou Saint.
Feeling his power restored, Gu Lie almost wanted to roar to the skies in excitent. But as he caught Xiao Tiance's cold expression, he imdiately abandoned that thought and bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Clan Leader Xiao!"
"No need for thanks, Elder Gu Lie. I understand your fiery temper, but this will be the first and last ti.
This ti, I let it slide for Gu Yuan's sake. But if there's a next ti, you can refer to Shi Zhongtian's fate."
Xiao Tiance's tone was laced with unmistakable authority. With soone as headstrong as Gu Lie, one had to be firm. Otherwise, they might mistake kindness for weakness.
Gu Yuan, standing to the side, quickly interjected with a polite smile. "Thank you, Tiance, for your rcy."
Earlier, with Gu Lie's life hanging by a thread, Gu Yuan had tread carefully. But now that Gu Lie had recovered, he felt slightly more at ease, his deanor growing bolder and more forthright.
Seeing this, Xiao Tiance chuckled lightly and waved it off. "The Xiao and Gu clans have been allies for thousands of years. I wouldn't take Elder Gu Lie's offense to heart.
Now that you're here, why not stay for a few days? I happen to have so matters I'd like to discuss with you. What do you think?"
Gu Yuan glanced briefly at Gu Lie and Gu Dao before nodding with a smile. "I'd be delighted. During my visit, I've already encountered many intriguing things. I'd love to learn more from you, Tiance."
"Haha, excellent! I'll have food and drinks sent up shortly, and we can talk at leisure."
Xiao Tiance gestured to Xiao Chun, who chuckled and replied, "Clan Leader, Gu Clan Leader, please wait a mont. I'll make the arrangents."
Shortly after, on the ninth floor of Tiance Manor, Xiao Tiance and Gu Yuan sat facing each other, raising their cups in a toast before drinking heartily.
As the al progressed, Gu Yuan's expression grew more serious. "Tiance, now that it's just the two of us, I'll speak frankly."
"Of course, please do," Xiao Tiance replied with a smile.
Gu Yuan laughed heartily before asking, "Do you have any plans to unify the Dou Qi Continent?"
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance shook his head and sighed. "Unify? I've never entertained such thoughts.
But as ti flies by, standing at the pinnacle of the continent leaves one seeking sothing to fill the days.
Over the past millennium, I've co to understand why Brother Xiao Xuan made the choices he did. Even knowing the risks, he pursued them without hesitation.
To be honest, while his decisions led to mistakes, I still admire him greatly."
Gu Yuan was silent for a mont, then sighed deeply. "Brother Xiao Xuan… He was a prodigy, unparalleled in his era. Sharing an age with him was both a blessing and a curse.
As for what you said, I understand it all too well. Ti spares no one. If not for my duty to protect the Gu Clan, perhaps I would've made the sa choices as Brother Xiao Xuan."
"Haha, Brother Gu, you're a man of feeling as well. But you've proven yourself more than capable. Alas, the higher we climb, the lonelier we beco."
The two clinked glasses again. Gu Yuan drained his cup and let out a sigh. "Indeed, the higher we climb, the lonelier it gets.
By the way, as I toured your clan's territory, I noticed nurous formations capable of gathering vast amounts of heavenly Dou Qi. Your people called them 'spirit gathering arrays.' Might I ask what purpose they serve?"
Xiao Tiance had noticed Gu Yuan's repeated hesitation earlier and now realized what he wanted. Smiling faintly, he said, "If Brother Gu is curious, why not see it for yourself? We can head there after we finish drinking."
"Oh?"
Surprised by Xiao Tiance's candid offer, Gu Yuan laughed heartily. "We can always drink later. My curiosity about this array is hard to suppress. Let's see it now and drink to our hearts' content afterward."
"As you wish," Xiao Tiance agreed with a smile. However, he added, "Why not bring Elder Gu Lie and Gu Dao along as well?"
"Good idea. It'll be a great opportunity for them to learn sothing new," Gu Yuan readily agreed, sending a ssage to the elders as they made their way to the array.
Within monts, Xiao Tiance and his guests arrived at the nine star spirit gathering array outside Baiyu Pavilion.
Although they hadn't entered yet, Gu Yuan, Gu Lie, and Gu Dao were stunned by the sight of pure liquid Dou Qi floating within.
"Hiss!"
Once inside, the trio collectively gasped.
The liquid Dou Qi was extraordinarily pure, and a single drop carried the effects of an entire day of cultivation. Yet here, there were tens of thousands of such drops.
"So… this is a spirit gathering array?" Gu Yuan murmured, his voice trembling.
Now he finally understood how the Xiao Clan's mbers had managed to grow so strong despite losing their Dou Emperor bloodline.
Xiao Tiance explained with a smile, "This array is of the ninth tier. Even within our clan, it's the only one of its kind. Its effects on cultivation are remarkable, greatly accelerating progress.
When one encounters a bottleneck, entering this array can even increase the chances of breaking through without relying on pills.
However, the array isn't without its limitations. Only those at least at the half saint level can enter safely. Anyone weaker will be overwheld by the pure Dou Qi within three breaths and will explode."
Gu Yuan was once again awestruck. Activating his Dou Qi, he absorbed a single drop of the liquid energy.
Instantly, a wave of euphoria washed over him, his face flushing red. Beside him, Gu Dao and Gu Lie, initially wary of a trap, couldn't resist trying it themselves.
After only a few breaths, they experienced the benefits equivalent to an entire night's cultivation.
Releasing a deep breath, Gu Yuan gazed at Xiao Tiance with newfound fervor. "Tiance, may I ask who created this spirit gathering array?"
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