Painfully pinched Gu Shen.
Only then did Chu Ling feel relieved.
Gu Shen appeared to be troubled, but inwardly, he felt a sense of relief... Chu Ling had waited in the inland for him for over five years. Even though she was understanding, there was certainly so resentnt in her heart.
Letting her vent a little with this opportunity was quite good.
If she had always been rational, it would actually indicate that the birth at Divine Temple Mountain was a failure. Although her lifespan was short now, she was indeed a living mortal, with joys and sorrows.
The more pain she inflicted, the happier Gu Shen beca.
After Chu Ling pinched him severely, she felt much more comfortable, yet a pang of doubt arose within her.
Gu Shen seed fine; why did she feel anxious and angry...
Upon seeing the smile in Gu Shen’s eyes, she suddenly understood everything.
Unconsciously.
She had already beco accustod to considering herself a human.
And these emotions, these reactions, were things only humans would possess, would enact.
Sensitivity would make a person dull; a few seconds later, Chu Ling realized the real problem.
"The lting of the spark should be a transformation... how could Reverse Flow be used?"
"Wait."
She quickly guessed the truth: "Is there a problem with the Netherworld King’s Spark?"
"Mm... The spark harbors a lot of ominous and harmful traits. I just had a tough battle with them."
Gu Shen casually transmitted a ssage: "If I really lted it, it might not be a good thing. In the coming days, be careful when you go out; even drinking cold water might make you choke... Alright, act normal, don’t let those two see any clues."
Chu Ling’s eyes were complex, speechless.
Her birth, she truly didn’t know if it was good or bad; back then, she wouldn’t have been swayed by emotions, combining this information, she could instantly guess the answer—
"Xiao Gu, no one knows about your return yet; should I inform everyone?"
Song Ci suddenly spoke.
He was considering this matter when he left the inner grounds.
"It’s not the ti yet."
Gu Shen shared his thoughts.
Although Song Ci wasn’t skilled in strategic planning, he wasn’t foolish. He knew Gu Shen’s news couldn’t be disclosed casually.
After ditating for six years in the Battle God Domain.
He already managed to enter a ’Heart Flow’ state of extre ditation, and naturally, wouldn’t make rash decisions.
Once Gu Shen spoke, he imdiately understood.
"It’s a pity..."
Song Ci lanted: "Over these years, many people visited the tomb to see ; they all consoled , afraid I’d lose my mind and rush out to do sothing foolish."
"You an, everyone has been worried about ?"
"I want to say... all these people think you’re dead; only I know you’re still alive." Song Ci showed his white teeth: "It’s quite satisfying."
The three fell into silence.
Gu Shen earnestly said: "Ying Ji, I’m not confident in your acting skills. How about enduring it for a while longer and staying in the cetery?"
Song Ci: "???"
...
...
Gu Shen naturally wouldn’t throw Song Ci back into the cetery.
This guy had waited too long, far too long, in the Battle God Domain just to see him.
His wife also, Senior Sister Nan Jin also, all were waiting for him.
Except, this guy’s acting left much to be desired; Gu Shen dared not leave Song Ci in Changye for long. Never mind Gu Nanfeng and Gong Zi—such quick-witted individuals—would easily notice sothing, extending the ti further, perhaps the news of him "being alive" might spread across the city.
Even though Song Ci swore to never let it spill.
But so things aren’t resolved by just swearing.
These smart people have so many tricks up their sleeves, Song Ci would undoubtedly be unable to withstand them...
However, Gu Shen already had plans for Song Ci.
Monts later, the few walked through the streets of Snow Forbidden City, arriving at a secluded courtyard; six years ago it was serene, with several villas connected together, but now the place showed signs of being slightly desolate.
Chunyu, Hidden Dragon, Fenglai.
These three villas stood together, left unused and abandoned, Gu Family Young Master stubbornly enclosed this land, even though not living there, he wouldn’t let outsiders tread in, protecting it firmly like that.
Song Ci and Xiaoman both looked bewildered; they didn’t understand the significance of this small courtyard to Gu Shen.
Chu Ling whispered: "During these six years, he often ca to clean here... calculating the ti, it should be soon."
Song Ci and Xiaoman looked even more confused.
They couldn’t grasp to whom Chu Ling referred as "he."
"Let’s enter the courtyard first."
Gu Shen looked at the familiar courtyard, his gaze showing a hint of nostalgia, he gently extended his hand, opened the iron gate, sat in the usual spot, and picked up a book.
The sunlight dappled through, the courtyard remained clean, the plants in pots placed in the locations they once occupied.
Six years have passed, things should have changed.
Yet this place remained unmoved.
As Song Ci and Gu Xiaoman surveyed the small courtyard, footsteps echoed from outside, halting for a mont, then speeding up.
Soone abruptly pushed open the courtyard.
Gu Shen slightly put down the book, gazing at the figure before the Spring Rain Temple’s door, calmly extending a hand to indicate the vine wooden lounger beside him, identical to before, speaking with utmost peace.
"You arrived, take a seat."
At this juncture, Spring Rain Temple fell into a tranquility so profound that a pin drop could be heard.
Shen Li stared in a daze at the scene ahead.
Following the voice, Gu Xiaoman turned her head, exclaiming in delight: "Master Shen Li?!"
Ti had passed too long.
She had forgotten. Back in Sangzhou Cave, she accepted gifts from everyone, yet was unwilling to call Shen Li "Master."
mories surged, overwhelming.
Shen Li’s eyes reddened instantly; he couldn’t believe the scene before him until Gu Xiaoman hugged him tightly, realizing... it was real.
"Gu Shen..."
"You’re not dead?"
"You’re still alive?!"
Little Iron Man’s gaze was fixed intently on Gu Shen. The heavenly light of the Spring Rain Temple fell perfectly on that spot, creating a scene too surreal to look away from, fearing that the courtyard might once again return to its cold, silent state.
Gu Shen, draped in a black robe of Divine Concealnt, revealed a comforting smile in his eyes.
"Yes... I’m still alive."
Gu Shen raised a finger to his lips and gently shushed.
"Don’t make it public."
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...
Gu Shen didn’t plan to announce his death to the world, but he also knew it would be impossible to hide this news from everyone.
He would soon be traveling across the Five Continents, and so people would need to know the truth.
No matter how much one tries, such things can’t be concealed.
At least the two Angel Envoys under his command would soon sense sothing was amiss.
Although he hadn’t officially fused with the Netherworld Fire, he had returned inland after all.
As soon as Mu Wanqiu and Shen Li attempt to use Authority Power, they would find the previously blocked Spiritual Link restored to normal... and at that mont, they would naturally know he was still alive.
That’s why after leaving the cetery, Gu Shen went directly to the Spring Rain Temple, waiting for Shen Li to arrive.
He was clear that he couldn’t hide the truth from Little Iron Man and Mu Wanqiu.
So why not "reunite" early?
Besides, he needed to leverage the skills of these two Angel Envoys for so upcoming tasks.
The eting at Spring Rain Temple wasn’t filled with tears; old friends didn’t need more than a cup of tea to regain their camaraderie.
Shen Li sat in the cane chair beside Gu Shen, slowly listening to Gu Shen recount the events of the past few years.
He had always been obsessed with the events in the Ice Sea.
He was the most diligent mber of the investigation team.
But now, he suddenly didn’t care anymore.
What he truly cared about was the outco.
Seeing Gu Shen alive, did the events in the Ice Sea still matter?
They didn’t matter anymore.
"Alright... that’s about it."
In less than twenty minutes, Gu Shen briefly explained the fact that he was still alive, then smiled at Shen Li, who no longer held the naivety of youth, and said, "Congratulations on becoming the Fourth Judge."
He had long learned about Shen Li’s experiences over the years from Chu Ling.
After the Sangzhou Cave mission ended, Shen Li joined the investigation team organized by the Bai Family Patriarch, constantly on the move these years, investigating the truth of Sangzhou Cave... but the cave was shattered and lost, and its truth couldn’t be pursued, so eventually the investigation team disbanded.
Little Iron Man, despite his reluctance, had no choice but to give up.
With Gu Shen’s help, his Iron Eater completed its evolution, forming a humanoid realm.
Over the past five years, Shen Li hadn’t experienced any spiritual instability.
Thanks to Gu Shen’s "blessing," he cultivated all the way, dominating the fourth stage, defeating countless opponents...
Shen Li was now a renowned powerhouse among the three divisions.
Just recently, his ntor announced retirent, passing on the "Fourth Judge" title to him.
"In the coming period, you can’t stay in Changye."
Gu Shen said softly, "The Changye Investigation Team knows you too well. As soon as you interact with them, they’ll guess the truth..."
Shen Li hadn’t yet snapped out of his joy.
He looked at Gu Shen in surprise, "Wait, you’re not planning to make the news public?"
Little Iron Man had matured a lot these past few years.
He exchanged a look with Gu Shen and imdiately understood... without further questioning.
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...
As for Song Ci’s wonderful use, it was to escort Shen Li away from Changye, so they both returned to Da Du together.
After Gu Shen gave so instructions.
Song and Shen set off together, leaving Changye.
On the return journey from the Initial, Gu Shen was already contemplating what he would do upon returning to the East Continent...
After eting Bai Shu,
His thoughts beca exceptionally clear.
This return to the East Continent, the most important task, was to fuse the Netherworld Fire.
After the Reverse Flow, it was essentially confird that the possibility of directly ascending to a Divine Position was zero.
The idea of ascending in one step to beco the Netherworld King could be shelved for now.
Before the cris committed by the Netherworld King of the past were clarified, Gu Shen was not prepared to fuse the "Netherworld King’s Spark."
The current situation in the Five Continents was unprecedentedly chaotic.
All the five continents were in a state of tense anticipation.
The two major alliances were purging their factions.
The Storm Church, swaying back and forth, was forced to join Central City and Changye. The situation seed clearly divided, but actually, many questions remained unaddressed.
The Seven Gods sat at their supre seats, with a strategic perspective, but so minor issues were below their view, even if seen, it was inappropriate for them to personally deal with.
Such matters, however, were suited for soone like Gu Shen in his current "identity."
He was the deceased hidden in darkness and the manipulator pulling the strings, sweeping away tumors, investigating conflicts—no one was better suited than Gu Shen now to handle the "integrated" camp’s minor overlooked issues...
Before taking official action, Gu Shen decided to take Chu Ling and Xiaoman, in the guise of ordinary people, to see what Snow Forbidden City was truly like.
He owed Chu Ling a perfect rebirth.
He also owed Gu Xiaoman a complete Snow Forbidden City.
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