Why Doesn't Brother Gu Break Off the Engagement? Truly Unfathomable
Why Doesn’t Brother Gu Break Off the Engagement? Truly Unfathomable
Wang Zijin had an aloof and indifferent personality, exuding an air of lofty pride—a temperament somewhat similar to Gu Xianer’s.
Only, Gu Xianer was cold and proud, especially in front of outsiders, where she was downright icy.
But in front of Gu Changge, she was just a silly girl.
Dealing with people of this personality—Gu Changge was very familiar with it and had long since developed his methods.
Wang Zijin didn’t know he was also a transmigrator, so when approaching anything, she would inevitably first apply the unique perspective and angle of a transmigrator.
Thinking of this, the smile on Gu Changge’s face deepened.
What he needed to do now was simply play along with Wang Zijin’s act—to play the role of a somewhat special native prodigy.
Wasn’t she interested in him?
One had to know, for a woman to become interested in a strange man—that was a very dangerous thing.
Wang Zijin knew none of this.
Gu Changge would never keep someone who posed a threat to him by his side.
Of course, Gu Changge had other methods as well. As long as Wang Zijin didn’t realize he was also a transmigrator, many things were actually quite easy to scheme.
After all... Wang Zijin was a woman.
To make her submit and be of use to him was actually not difficult.
And soon, several quarters of an hour passed.
Atop the mountain peak, mist swirled, ancient trees twisted and coiled, sacred herbs bloomed, and the whole scene was ethereal like an immortal realm.
Originally, it had been Wang Wushuang who came to visit Gu Changge.
And his sister Wang Zijin had merely come along for the excitement, planning to be a backdrop on the side and take a look at this so-called number one of the younger generation.
But even Wang Wushuang and the others never expected that after some time had passed, they would instead become the backdrop.
Gu Changge and Wang Zijin were having a delightful conversation, raising cups and clinking tea.
Wang Zijin’s face carried a beaming smile as she began exchanging views with Gu Changge on everything from cultivation to daily life, as if she had completely forgotten about the rest of them.
This left Wang Wushuang, Xiu Er, and the others somewhat shocked and dumbfounded.
Although Wang Zijin usually appeared approachable, she was in truth proud at heart, arrogant to the bone, and would never take an ordinary Young Prodigy seriously.
Xiu Er knew this well. Back then, even when a descendant of an Eternal Sky Emperor from the Sky Domain—of exalted status with thousands upon thousands of followers—came to visit her mistress, she paid him no mind, dismissing him with a single “not worth it.”
Wang Zijin’s attitude toward Gu Changge had changed far too drastically. Before, she had called him an insignificant minor character.
Yet now she was actively striking up conversation with him. This transformation made even Xiu Er’s eyes go wide in disbelief.
Wang Zijin paid no attention to the attitudes and opinions of the Wang Family members beside her.
At this moment, she had already perceived the differences between Gu Changge and the other native prodigies.
On cultivation and on many other matters, his views shared quite a few similarities with hers.
This feeling delighted her, and she grew increasingly interested in Gu Changge.
In the twenty-some years since transmigrating to this world, this was the first time she had found that feeling of minds meeting, of discovering a kindred spirit.
In this strange fantasy world, she had actually found a sense of familiarity.
Whether in speech, knowledge, or insight, Gu Changge gave her a refreshing, eye-opening feeling.
This was completely different from all the other young prodigies she had met.
Even those old monsters who had cultivated for ages fell far short of Gu Changge in this regard.
Wang Zijin had also suspected whether he might share her own origins, but soon Gu Changge’s many words and actions dispelled her doubts.
It was only on certain matters that she and Gu Changge shared common ground; on more matters, the views and opinions Gu Changge displayed were actually no different from those of native prodigies.
Gu Changge was just slightly special, that was all.
But... this was already enough to arouse her intense interest. Never before had there been a moment like now, where she wanted to dig deep into someone’s past.
“Although his methods aren’t those of an upright gentleman, he’s genuine—far better than those who constantly preach righteousness and parade their noble virtue...”
In Wang Zijin’s eyes, an unusual gleam grew stronger and stronger as she gave Gu Changge such a high evaluation in her heart.
For a first meeting to spark such great interest in her—that in itself was no easy feat.
“Zijin-guniang’s various insights have truly opened Gu’s eyes and refreshed my mind.”
At this moment, an expression of admiration couldn’t help but appear on Gu Changge’s face as he said, “Only today, upon meeting Zijin-guniang, do I finally understand what the phrase ’regretting we didn’t meet sooner’ truly means.”
As he spoke, his expression carried the air of someone who had found a kindred spirit.
Hearing this, Wang Zijin smiled with pursed lips. “Brother Gu is the same in my eyes. In the future, you will surely accomplish great things, stand at the absolute peak of this world, and look down upon the rise and fall of the ages.”
Her words couldn’t help but shake the Wang Family members behind her, especially that old monster of the Wang Family, whose heart surged with enormous waves.
Because of Wang Zijin’s physique, she was destined to become an immortal in the future.
Her views had always differed from others’. Even some prodigies possessing Ancient Emperor bloodlines—she didn’t take them to heart at all, wouldn’t even deign to mention them.
When had she ever spoken of someone as highly as she did of Gu Changge today?
If today’s words were to spread, it would be enough to cause a sensation among the prodigies of the Sky Domain, stirring up great waves.
This could only mean that Gu Changge’s true strength was by no means as simple as it appeared on the surface—even they had been deceived.
The old monster of the Wang Family could not calm his heart for a long time.
“What virtue or ability does Changge possess to deserve such an evaluation from Zijin-guniang?”
Hearing this, Gu Changge couldn’t help but pause, then laughed.
Then, thinking of something, he couldn’t help but reveal a regretful expression. “It’s just a pity I didn’t get to know Zijin-guniang sooner. Truly one of life’s great regrets.”
“Oh? Brother Gu, saying such things—aren’t you afraid your fiancée will hear?”
“It’s not too late to know each other now. How about this—Brother Gu, why don’t you go break off the engagement? Our two families could form a marriage alliance. What do you say?”
Hearing this, Wang Zijin was all smiles, her eyes shimmering with moving light, and she couldn’t help but ask with a half-smile.
She could tell that Gu Changge’s words were merely polite courtesy.
A man like this could not easily be moved by a woman. Saying it was “one of life’s great regrets” was really just casual talk.
Perhaps in the blink of an eye, he would forget that woman entirely.
Even if that woman was as dazzling as herself, it would be the same.
This point alone was enough to demonstrate the firmness of his Dao Heart—unlike other prodigies, who were easily disturbed by external things.
So Wang Zijin couldn’t resist asking this question, intending to tease him a bit.
“Sister...”
“Xiaojie...”
As soon as Wang Zijin said these words.
Before Gu Changge could react, Wang Wushuang, the Wang Family old monster, and the others behind her all changed expression drastically, eyes wide with utter shock.
They simply never imagined.
That at this moment, Wang Zijin would be so bold as to say such a thing.
If these words were overheard by those with ulterior motives, it would inevitably make the people of the Unrivaled Celestial Dynasty suspicious, feeling that the Longevity Wang Family was provoking them.
Even if she truly admired Gu Changge, was there any need to say such things in public?
The reserve expected of a woman, especially the transcendent status of the Successor of Mortal Palace—how could it permit her to say such words?
The Wang Family members, and even the many experts of the Primal Celestial Temple behind Gu Changge, were all dumbfounded at this moment.
At this moment, a slightly stunned expression also appeared on Gu Changge’s face, as if he had truly been startled.
Then.
As if coming back to his senses, he shook his head with a somewhat helpless smile and said, “Zijin-guniang’s words truly leave Gu at a loss for how to respond. Even if Gu wished to agree, the forces behind you would likely not agree...”
He naturally knew this was Wang Zijin’s way of teasing him.
What ordinary woman would say such bold words as she did?
Gu Changge didn’t take it to heart at all.
So he directly used these words to probe her, to see if he could extract some information about the forces behind Wang Zijin.
Hearing this, Wang Zijin’s smile did not diminish. “Brother Gu rejecting me so tactfully really makes one a little sad.”
That Gu Changge would say this—she wasn’t actually surprised.
Breaking off an engagement—how could such a thing be so easily done?
She was indeed interested in Gu Changge, but not to the point of throwing herself at him.
As a transmigrator, backed by such an ancient power and possessing terrifying talent, ordinary Young Prodigies—even the young sons of Ancient Emperors—honestly couldn’t catch her eye.
Nor did she intend to cheapen herself for some big pig’s trotter.
Moreover, Gu Changge pointing out the forces behind her clearly meant he had already guessed her identity.
This surprised her somewhat. One had to know, even many members of the Longevity Wang Family didn’t know about this matter.
“Brother Gu need not concern himself with the forces behind me. Whatever I wish to do, they cannot stop me.”
Then, Wang Zijin continued speaking, her words carrying considerable confidence and pride, not taking the identity of Successor of Mortal Palace all that seriously.
Hearing these words, an unusual gleam flashed through the depths of Gu Changge’s eyes.
He naturally didn’t know what force stood behind Wang Zijin—after all, he hadn’t even investigated.
Those words just now were pure bluff.
There were so many powers in this world; how could he possibly know where Wang Zijin had cultivated before?
But judging from Wang Zijin’s words, the force behind her did not influence her decisions.
And yet she had ended up opposed to him?
An enemy of the Longevity Gu Family? Clearly not.
Then it was very likely... his other identity—the Successor of Demonic Arts.
Almost instantly, Gu Changge guessed Wang Zijin’s other identity.
Successor of Mortal Palace? After all, besides the Mortal Palace, Gu Changge couldn’t think of any other force in this world that had always stood in opposition to his identity.
Now this was interesting—even the Mortal Palace had come to stick its hand in.
Thinking of this, Gu Changge’s expression remained composed, showing no abnormality.
He nodded and smiled. “With Zijin-guniang’s talent and strength, that is indeed so—there’s no need to concern yourself with the forces behind you.”
This time, it was Wang Zijin’s turn to be surprised.
She couldn’t see through Gu Changge’s true strength, but from his words, it seemed he had seen through her instead?
She was confident her talent was no weaker than any prodigy since ancient times.
But now... Wang Zijin discovered that the fog surrounding Gu Changge was truly thick.
Combining this with the many rumors about Gu Changge from before—how he had dug out his cousin’s Great Dao Bone in his youth, and now displayed the inheritance of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being—how many more unknown methods did he still hide in the dark?
Even she couldn’t say.
“Brother Gu is truly unfathomable!”
Wang Zijin couldn’t help but say at this moment, with considerable acknowledgment.
She had indeed underestimated the prodigies of this world. Gu Changge had clearly taught her a serious lesson.
And at this moment, Gu Changge also heard the System’s notification sound.
Another several thousand Fortuity points and Fatums credited to his account.
This Wang Zijin, as a leek to harvest, was clearly even easier to reap than the other daughters of Fortuity.
These Fortuity points came in crop after crop—so many that even Gu Changge was a bit surprised.
However, his face still revealed not the slightest abnormality, and he continued to smile in response.
Fortuity points and Fatums were one aspect.
Now, in Wang Zijin, he saw yet another use.
Afterward, they chatted and exchanged pleasantries for a while longer, and then the Wang Family members prepared to take their leave. Today’s events had made them re-examine Gu Changge once more.
Not just his methods—even his talent and cultivation were unfathomable, impossible to grasp.
Every one of them carried their own thoughts.
“Brother Gu, we will meet again.”
Wang Zijin cupped her hands slightly, smiling radiantly, then turned to take her leave, appearing quite carefree and at ease.
“Take care, Zijin-guniang.”
Gu Changge smiled, standing atop the mountain peak as the mountain wind blew, each strand of his hair crystalline, making him appear all the more otherworldly.
After watching the Wang Family members depart.
The smile on his face quickly vanished, replaced by an inscrutable expression.
“Come.” Gu Changge said indifferently.
Weng!!
From the void behind him, several Enlightened Noble Realm experts stepped out—all trusted confidants of Gu Changge—who said respectfully, “Young Master.”
“Go see what Princess Mingkong has been up to lately, and report her movements and whereabouts to me at all times.”
Gu Changge thought for a moment and decided to start with Yue Mingkong—not that he intended to do anything to her.
Rather, as a regressor, Yue Mingkong should know certain things about the future. Knowing her whereabouts would also allow Gu Changge to roughly discern what was going to happen.
Now even the Mortal Palace was planning to emerge into the world.
He needed to make arrangements in advance. Regarding the legends of the Mortal One, Gu Changge naturally knew of them.
So he had to guard against it. Most importantly, he suspected that the Fortuity carried by the Mortal One was the most astonishing of all.
As for whether he was a Fortuitous One, that didn’t matter. As long as one bore great Fortuity, that was useful to Gu Changge.
Fortuity plundering could not only plunder the Fortuity of Fortuitous Ones—it could also plunder the Fortuity of those who bore great Fortuity.
Wang Zijin, as the Successor of Mortal Palace, had begun walking the world—which meant the Mortal One of this generation was about to emerge.
Gu Changge would certainly not leave such a huge hidden danger for the future.
The Successor of Demonic Arts and the Mortal One had always been mortal enemies.
Since time immemorial, quite a few Successors of Demonic Arts had perished at the hands of the Mortal One.
Upholding the ideal of purging the world, once the Mortal One returned, he would inevitably move against Gu Changge.
On this point, Gu Changge was actually very clear. He had pinned the hat of Successor of Demonic Arts on Ye Ling’s head, and while that could deceive people for a time, it could not deceive them forever.
Especially since the Mortal One possessed methods to identify and recognize the Successor of Demonic Arts—that was an enormous hidden danger.
That was why Gu Changge planned to eliminate the Mortal One before he could rise.
Whether by taking his place or killing him outright—either would do.
“Yes, Young Master.”
Soon, receiving their orders.
These confidants quickly departed, preparing to investigate Yue Mingkong’s whereabouts.
Gu Changge had previously planted people by Yue Mingkong’s side, but after the incident at the Mountains of Horizons, Yue Mingkong seemed to have sensed something and carefully purged the people around her.
And sure enough, she discovered the people Gu Changge had planted.
Yue Mingkong didn’t mind this much—after all, in her view, doing so fit Gu Changge’s temperament perfectly—and then she replaced all of Gu Changge’s people.
Gu Changge actually trusted Yue Mingkong deeply, so he didn’t bother with her further.
The last time he planted people by her side was mainly because Yue Mingkong refused to tell him the location of the Celestial Path, which forced him to resort to such a measure.
If one asked who in this world, besides his parents, Gu Changge trusted most—it would absolutely be Yue Mingkong, without question.
On this point there was no doubt.
And soon, several days passed.
The turbulent situation on the Celestial Ancient Continent underwent enormous changes. After the Dragon Clan’s defeat, the remaining major clans hesitated for a long time before finally making their decisions.
The Ancient Teng Serpent, Divine Crocodile, and Black Sky Hawk clans swept through the eight directions, purging the many traitorous clans of the Celestial Ancient Continent.
As for what counted as a traitorous clan? That didn’t actually matter. As long as one didn’t submit to Gu Changge, to them, that was a rebellious clan.
Soon, under such pressure, the remaining clans also made their choice—deciding to submit to Gu Changge and attach themselves to the Longevity Gu Family.
The entire Celestial Ancient Continent, after countless years, achieved unification—backed both by Skyward Schloss and by the Longevity Gu Family.
This decision caused an enormous sensation.
Of course, in the eyes of the many orthodoxies and great sects, this matter was actually quite normal—only a matter of time.
The Celestial Ancient Continent itself had been carved out by the ancestors of Skyward Schloss with supreme power from the Celestial Ancient Times, preserved until today.
Once the Dragon Clan fell, the remaining clans naturally could not continue to resist the forces behind Gu Changge.
And in this campaign, Gu Changge’s prestige once again reached an unprecedented peak. The title of number one of the younger generation spread among the cultivators of the various orthodoxies, causing a great sensation.
His identity as the inheritor of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being was also exposed to the world, creating great waves.
No one had imagined that Gu Changge possessed yet another such identity.
This made many cultivators envious and jealous, especially the younger generation, whose feelings were beyond compare.
Gu Changge’s talent was already absurdly powerful; now that he had obtained the inheritance of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being, wasn’t that like adding wings to a tiger?
Subsequently, many details of that battle spread.
Countless cultivators were shocked beyond words, deeply shaken, unable to imagine that one person could accomplish so much.
Ancient Royal Families—the Vermilion Bird Clan.
Within a magnificent palace where runes gathered like clouds and treasure light flickered faintly.
“Wielding an imitation of the Ancient Wheel of Reincarnation...”
“I never imagined Daoxiong Changge was actually the inheritor of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being. He hid it so deeply.”
“No wonder Ye Ling disguised the aura of reincarnation that day—so he knew all this long ago and planned to pin the black pot on Daoxiong Changge...”
Chi Ling, the Successor of the Vermilion Bird Clan, had a cold glint flash across her face as she murmured softly.
After leaving the Celestial Ancient Continent, she had been searching for traces of Ye Ling, but clearly there were no clues at all.
Instead, some time ago, the Successor of Demonic Arts appeared again. Young Prodigies of many orthodoxies were attacked, their Sources seized, their bodies perishing and Daos extinguished.
This put her on alert.
These events showed that Ye Ling had not gone far—he had merely been hiding and lurking in the shadows all along.
This made Chi Ling uneasy.
But all this time, she had found no trace of Ye Ling.
She knew Ye Ling’s methods were astonishing, especially his concealment techniques that obscured the heavenly secrets. Back then, he could even hide his Source, and even disguise himself as the inheritor of a Supreme Being.
If one truly wanted to find Ye Ling’s whereabouts, it was no different from fishing a needle from the sea—far too difficult.
Thinking of this, Chi Ling sighed and decided to consult the relevant ancient records. She refused to believe that against the Successor of Demonic Arts, they truly had no means at all.
After all, not everyone could be like Gu Changge, able to heavily wound the Successor of Demonic Arts when facing him.
When they faced the Successor of Demonic Arts, unless they had numerous life-saving means, it was absolutely a dead end.