The Divine Surname: Gu

As Gu Qingfeng's words fell, the scene instantly fell into silence, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Everyone stared blankly at Gu Qingfeng, a unified thought surfacing in their minds.

Is... is this what a god is like?

So... down-to-earth?

They had always imagined gods as lofty beings, looking down coldly upon the mortal world. Who would have thought they could be so unpretentious, so close to life, so full of rustic charm...

At this moment, the several Dragon Transformation Realm experts also stopped questioning Demon Pu, standing quietly as if making way for the protagonist's grand entrance.

After all, they were still trying to figure out the situation. The sudden appearance of a being suspected to be a god left no one daring to speak rashly.

Of course, deep down, they still harbored some doubts about Gu Qingfeng's divine identity. However, seeing the attitude of Demon Pu, a peak Dragon Transformation Realm demon, and being unable to sense even a trace of Gu Qingfeng's power, they were already about 90% convinced.

By now, Gu Qingfeng had also figured out where he was. From the conversation of the Dragon Transformation Realm experts, he had learned that this was the imperial capital, specifically the territory of the Gu Family, one of the four great families of the capital.

But he was puzzled. What was Demon Pu doing at the Gu Family?

Demon Pu stared at Gu Qingfeng with a crazed look in his eyes, ignoring his question. Instead, he spoke in a suppressed yet calm tone, "Great Deity, what must I do for you to spare me?"

Demon Pu's words acted like a fuse, instantly igniting the emotions of everyone present.

Everyone was horrified, feeling as though they had been dragged into some monumental event.

Hadn’t they just witnessed a peak Dragon Transformation Realm demon begging for mercy?

Demon Pu continued, "I admit that I have offended you before, but at that time, I didn’t know your true identity. As the saying goes, ignorance is no excuse, but I beg for your magnanimity to spare this lowly demon. Otherwise... even if I die, I will drag the entire Gu Family down with me."

???

The members of the Gu Family were completely dumbfounded, as if countless question marks had appeared above their heads.

What’s going on?! Why does the god not sparing you mean you’ll take the Gu Family with you?

What did the Gu Family ever do to you?

Not only were the Gu Family members stunned, but even the onlookers were baffled. What does the god sparing or not sparing you have to do with the Gu Family? These two things are completely unrelated!

Hearing Demon Pu's threat, Gu Qingfeng was also dumbfounded, unsure what kind of act Demon Pu was putting on. "Do you have some deep-seated grudge against the Gu Family? Is that why you’re so desperate to take revenge even in death?"

Demon Pu sneered coldly. Seeing Gu Qingfeng's evasive demeanor, he became even more convinced that Gu Qingfeng cared about the Gu Family.

"Great Deity, there’s no need to hide it. Your identity as the ancestor of the Gu Family cannot be concealed from me," Demon Pu stated confidently.

Gu Qingfeng: "???"

I’m the ancestor of the Gu Family? Since when?

Upon hearing Demon Pu's words, the members of the Gu Family erupted in an uproar!

What!?

The god is our ancestor!?

Our Gu Family is descended from a god!?

So... the god’s surname is Gu.

Gu Shaoshang, the legitimate patriarch of the Gu Family, was the most shocked of all. He looked at Gu Qingfeng's handsome face, then at the faces of his own descendants, racking his brain but unable to recall any ancestor, father, or grandfather who resembled such a peerlessly handsome man. Not a single trace of that beauty had been passed down!

Seeing Gu Qingfeng's astonished expression, Demon Pu thought he had hit a nerve. He continued, "It’s actually a very simple deduction. As a god, not only do you share the surname Gu, but you also possess the Gu Family’s Dragon God bloodline. It’s hard not to connect the dots.

Of course, Great Deity, rest assured. If you agree to spare me, I promise not to harm a single hair on your descendants."

Gu Qingfeng's mouth twitched slightly. So, out of nowhere, I’ve been given two identities: a god and the ancestor of the Gu Family.

Demon Pu, were you in the business of selling identities before?

Using the Gu Family to threaten me? You might as well use Little Corpse Spirit.

The Gu Family’s previous attitude, their condescending demeanor, and the look of pity they gave him when they sent someone to fetch him—Gu Qingfeng still remembered it vividly. That’s why he had never held any fondness for the Gu Family.

In fact, he might even harbor some resentment, especially since Gu Yang, who had been sent to retrieve him, had died. Although Gu Qingfeng hadn’t killed him directly, he was somewhat responsible.

Given Gu Yang’s character, even if Demon Pu hadn’t killed him, Gu Qingfeng would have done it himself. So, this grudge was unavoidable.

So, what’s the point of using my enemy to threaten me? Are you doing charity work?

"Spare you? Impossible. As for the Gu Family, do as you please," Gu Qingfeng said nonchalantly.

While he was indifferent, the members of the Gu Family were not. Their emotions were on a rollercoaster.

Just moments ago, they had become descendants of a god, and now they were being abandoned by that very god?

Seeing Gu Qingfeng's indifferent attitude, Demon Pu’s pupils contracted, and his heart raced with tension. The madness in his eyes grew even more intense as his mind raced to determine whether Gu Qingfeng was telling the truth or lying.

But after recalling Gu Qingfeng’s past behavior, he found it impossible to tell.

"I don’t believe you truly don’t care about your descendants!" Demon Pu, pushed to the brink, was becoming hysterical.

With a wave of his hand, a massive blood-red handprint materialized out of thin air, grabbing hold of Gu Shaoshang, the patriarch of the Gu Family, and squeezing him tightly.

"Don’t come any closer! If you take one step forward, I’ll kill Gu Shaoshang first!"

Gu Shaoshang, being the highest in cultivation and the eldest in age, was presumably the closest in blood relation to Gu Qingfeng. Thus, Demon Pu targeted him first as the most significant bargaining chip.

Gu Qingfeng couldn’t help but laugh. So, this is the patriarch who sent Gu Yang to capture me and bring me back to the Gu Family?

He shook his head and began walking step by step toward the Blood Slaughter Realm.

Demon Pu watched nervously as Gu Qingfeng approached, each step feeling like a stomp on his heart.

"Step back! Or I’ll kill him right now!" Demon Pu roared, tightening the blood-red handprint even more. Gu Shaoshang’s eyes bulged, veins popped on his face, and his bones creaked under the pressure. He screamed in agony, as if death were imminent.

The longer one lives, the more one fears death, especially for powerful figures like Gu Shaoshang, who held high status and cherished their lives.

Facing the threat of death, Gu Shaoshang no longer cared whether Gu Qingfeng was truly his ancestor. Right now, Gu Qingfeng was his only hope for survival.

"Ancestor! Ancestor, save me!" Gu Shaoshang cried out.

His cry solidified everyone’s belief that Gu Qingfeng was indeed the ancestor of the Gu Family.

However, Gu Qingfeng did not stop. He walked straight to the boundary of the Blood Slaughter Realm, preparing to enter.

At this moment, Demon Pu stared fixedly at Gu Qingfeng’s steps, his heart pounding with extreme tension.