Gu Ruochen's heart was tangled in conflict. He was strongly tempted to abandon Gu Qingfeng in exchange for the opportunity to purchase a Tribulation Transcendence Pill. To be honest, compared to such a pill, Gu Qingfeng—a complete stranger—was insignificant.
Having cultivated to his current level, he naturally wouldn’t sacrifice his own path for someone he didn’t know.
What truly troubled him wasn’t Gu Qingfeng, but the attitude of the Radiant Immortal King.
Gu Ruochen understood all too well—based on the Radiant Immortal King’s past behavior—that the king would never allow him to ascend to the same rank.
This was only natural. The resources of the Sixth Star Ruins were limited, and those lofty Immortal Kings had no desire to share their dominion with another.
That was why Gu Ruochen hesitated. He feared that even if he abandoned Gu Qingfeng, the Radiant Clan would never hand over the Tribulation Transcendence Pill.
Yet, at the same time, a sliver of hope lingered in his heart—what if?
The chances were slim, but what if the Radiant Immortal King relented?
If he showed more humility, offered greater concessions, perhaps he could obtain the pill?
Or maybe he could forge an alliance by marrying off a few of his daughters to the Radiant Clan...
But then, Gu Ruochen reconsidered. Given the Radiant Immortal King’s domineering nature, it was far more likely that the king would simply watch him perish and then seize the Seven Stars Ancient Kingdom for himself.
By then, all his wealth—and even his daughters—would belong to the Radiant Clan. Wouldn’t that be more convenient?
Just as Gu Ruochen wrestled with his thoughts, Gu Qingfeng’s spirits lifted.
An Immortal King’s Tribulation?!
He had never forgotten his family, still sealed within the Prisoner’s Demon Sword!
How could he stand by and watch them suffer? The thought was unbearable.
The tribulation’s power could weaken the sword’s seal—this had been proven when Ye Wuyou’s nascent Devil Infant triggered a heavenly punishment.
But Ye Wuyou’s tribulation had been pitifully weak, barely equivalent to a Profound Immortal’s trial.
After absorbing that tribulation, the seal on the Prisoner’s Demon Sword had only weakened by a fraction.
To fully break the seal and free his family, he needed a tribulation billions of times stronger.
Would an Immortal King’s tribulation suffice?
At this thought, Gu Qingfeng also found himself torn.
Which mattered more—the Great Luo Golden Immortal, or his family trapped in the sword?
If he chose the Great Luo Golden Immortal, he should tell Gu Ruochen to leave and mind his own business.
If he chose his family, he should befriend Gu Ruochen and offer to help him survive the tribulation.
Damn it! Only children make choices—adults take everything!
A moment before Gu Qingfeng resolved his dilemma, Gu Ruochen had already made his decision.
Years of cultivation had taught him one truth: those who entrusted their fate to others would never become true powerhouses—never become Immortal Kings.
Since ancient times, no Immortal King had ever ascended by begging!
"Gu Ruochen, have you made your decision?" Yuwen Bo pressed impatiently. "My patience wears thin."
A cold glint flashed in Gu Ruochen’s eyes. He had cast aside all illusions. He knew full well that if he died, the Radiant Clan would be the first to carve up the Seven Stars Ancient Kingdom. So why bother with diplomacy?
"What gives you the right to address this emperor by name? Scram!"
His roar thundered like divine judgment, sending visible shockwaves rippling through the void.
Boom!
A devastating soundwave surged forth, like a tempest from the heavens, crashing toward Yuwen Bo.
Both Yuwen Bo and Gu Qingfeng paled, their faces mirroring the same dread.
Yuwen Bo feared Gu Ruochen’s attack—but so did Gu Qingfeng.
"No!" they both shouted in unison.
Bang!
Yuwen Bo was sent flying, blood spraying across the void.
Witnessing this, Gu Qingfeng nearly slapped Gu Ruochen for meddling.
But one glance at the man’s radiant immortal aura and overwhelming presence made him reconsider.
Far away, Yuwen Bo stabilized himself, his face twisted in fury. "Gu Ruochen! The Radiant Clan will not let this go!"
"I await them," Gu Ruochen replied coldly.
With a final glare, Yuwen Bo turned and fled, vanishing into his treasure ship, which then sped away into the void.
"Don’t go!" Gu Qingfeng stretched out a hand, as if to grasp his departing "family." But they left without looking back.
"Young friend, thank you for your earlier assistance. This is no place to talk—come with me."
With that, Gu Ruochen’s figure dissipated into the void.
Gu Qingfeng sighed. "One got away. I can’t let this one escape too."
Then, he too vanished.
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Within the palace of the Seven Stars Ancient Kingdom...
Gu Ruochen, along with his royal sons and daughters, stood in the grand hall.
Naturally, Gu Qingfeng was also present.
"Might I ask your name, young friend?" Gu Ruochen inquired politely.
"Gu Qingfeng."
"Young Master Gu, I must thank you for your intervention earlier. Without it, the dignity of the Seven Stars Ancient Kingdom would have been trampled."
Gu Qingfeng nearly retorted: I saved your face, yet you drove away my family. Is this how you repay kindness?
But instead, he said, "This emperor acted not for you, but because his ship blocked my sunlight."
Gu Ruochen: "..."
The royal heirs: "..."
So you were serious about that?!
Gu Ruochen’s brow furrowed imperceptibly. As a monarch, he had little patience for arrogance—precisely why he despised the Radiant Clan.
"Regardless of your motives, you aided this emperor. Thus, I shall repay you. Name your desire—immortal weapons, pills, or spirit jade—it shall be granted."
His tone remained courteous, though colder now.
"This emperor seeks only the whereabouts of the Tear of the Stars. Does the Ancient Kingdom possess any leads?"
"The Tear of the Stars?" Gu Ruochen’s expression tightened. "That is a relic of antiquity, said to have vanished long ago. I’m surprised you know of it."
"Vanished?!" Panic flickered in Gu Qingfeng’s eyes. This couldn’t be—his family’s survival depended on it!
"However... if any place might still hold such a treasure, it would be the Soaring Immortal Forbidden Zone. That land has endured since time immemorial, making it one of the oldest forbidden realms. The Tear of the Stars could very well lie within."
At these words, hope ignited in Gu Qingfeng’s eyes.
Yes! My family can still be saved!
"Tell me, Ancient Monarch—how does one enter the Soaring Immortal Forbidden Zone?"
"It seems this is your first time participating in the Seven Stars Assembly. The very purpose of the assembly is to compete for entry into the Soaring Immortal Forbidden Zone.
The Seven Stars Assembly gathers talents from across the realm. Those who rank within the top hundred earn the right to enter."
"Of course, if Young Friend Gu wishes to enter the Feixian Forbidden Zone, This Emperor can make an exception and grant you a passage token, exempting you from the martial competition. Consider this our repayment."
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
+ Slow Paced + Main Character Thrives Together with His Disciples】 Transmigrated into a cultivation world, Chu Xingchen awakens a discipleship system that reveals the tags of his disciples! Starting from scratch, he builds the strongest sect. Disciple One: Li Yingling 【Gold Tag: Genius Cultivator】【Purple Tag: Extremely Lucky】【Blue Tag: Bewitchingly Beautiful】 Disciple Two: Li Hangtian 【Gold Tag: Reincarnated】【Purple Tag: Ruthless and Decisive】【Blue Tag: Loyal and Noble】 Disciple Three: ??? 【Orange Tag: Alluring Demoness】【???】【???】 Thus, in the cultivation world, an unremarkable little sect appears out of nowhere, but little do others know that each member of this sect is a powerhouse in their own right. The book is also known as: Cultivation? It's Exactly Like This!
end. Thus one must continue to cultivate, and become a saint or great emperor, in order to prolong one's life. Chen Xia, however, completely reversed this. Since his transmigration, he has gained immortality, and also a system that awards him with attribute points for every year he lives. Thus between the myriad worlds, the legend of an unparalleled senior appeared. "A gentleman takes revenge; it is never too late even after ten thousand years." "When you were at your peak I yielded, now in your old age I shall trample on you." - Chen Xia
