Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse

The preaching concluded, and the Sages of Great Power from the Sword Sect and Wan Hua Valley finally stepped forward to speak, "If anyone wishes to challenge each other, they may proceed to the Ten Evil Arena."

"At that time, we Elders will act as protectors to ensure your safety during the competition."

"If you wish to assimilate what you have learned from the preaching, our Sword Sect will also provide secluded places for you to meditate; you may follow Elder Li there."

As he spoke, disciples from both the Sword Sect and Wan Hua Valley split into two groups.

Some had gained insights from the preaching and planned to find a place to meditate under the guidance of Sword Sect's Elder Li.

As for the majority, they were led by several Sages to make their way to the Ten Evil Arena.

Gu Changge had initially planned to return directly to his own hall, as he had little interest in this competition.

However, two Elders cordially invited him, and now, as the face of the Sword Sect, his reputation had even surpassed Lu Xian True Monarch, the first among the Saint Heirs, although he was not yet as powerful.

Even the female cultivators from Wan Hua Valley couldn't help but steal glances at him from time to time.

This included the one with Innate Seductive Bone, whose gaze lingered on Gu Changge constantly.

In contrast, Gu Changge himself headed calmly towards the Ten Evil Arena.

Apart from a brief glance at Su Mei'er at the beginning, he had not cast his gaze upon her again.

This caused the Elders from Wan Hua Valley to frown slightly, wondering who truly possessed the Charming Bone.

Why did the boy seem so disinterested in Mei'er, while Mei'er's gaze remained fixed on him without shifting?

Soon enough, everyone had arrived at the Ten Evil Arena.

Gu Changge looked around and spotted a few familiar figures.

The two Saint Heirs and one Saintess who had competed with him before were all present.

"Saint Gu."

"It has only been a few days since we last saw you, and you've already broken through to the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm..."

"I fear that, if we were to face off now, we wouldn't last even a breath's time..."

Xu Qiufeng and his two companions, upon seeing his gaze, also came forward to greet him.

They were now completely convinced of Saint Gu's prowess.

Especially Xu Qiufeng, who during his second challenge to Gu Changge at the foot of Fourth Saint Son Peak, realized that his opponent did not use any tactics at all, but instead relied purely on invincible strength to crush him at the Ninth Grade Realm!

Now that Gu Changge's realm had broken through once more, the increase in his strength was bound to be even more terrifying!

"It was just luck," Gu Changge said with a casual smile and a modest hand gesture.

However, his ease of speech belied the treacherous nature of his breakthrough.

His achievement in the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm had been attained under the Heavenly Tribulation. How could that be considered mere luck?

"Saint Gu, you are far too modest..."

"Speaking of which, with your current strength, you should be able to challenge the Third Saint Peak, right?"

"Or perhaps... challenge the brother at the Second Saint Peak?"

Saintess Qinglian said with a wry smile before turning to look at him curiously.

Although, apart from Lu Xian, the other two Saint Peaks were also dominated by Sages!

Yet, in her eyes, Gu Changge had the capability to challenge a Sage Realm!

Even the Sages, who were far beyond ordinary Sages, probably wouldn't stand a chance against him.

"This... I haven't really thought about it yet."

"Let's wait a bit longer," muttered Gu Changge thoughtfully, not taking the matter too seriously.

Mainly because he himself did not need to cultivate at the Saint Peak; the Fourth Saint Son Peak was already more than sufficient for Sage Jian Chen and others.

And besides, the Saint Heirs of the Sage Realm likely had many hidden cards up their sleeves. Even if he were to face them, he might not win easily.

It would be better to meditate for a while longer, raise his realm a bit more. After breaking through to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, challenging a Sage Realm Saint Heir would be a piece of cake for him!

Moreover, with his current cultivation speed, breaking through to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm would take at most a year or two!

There was no need to hurry.

"I'm sure it will be very exciting when the time comes."

Seeing that he disclosed no plans to challenge, the three did not press further, leaving a comment before scanning through the many disciples from Wan Hua Valley.

They too were looking for an opportunity to find a participant with a similar realm and strength to engage in a duel.

To find their shortcomings through combat.

Moreover, with the Elders protecting them, they didn't have to worry about the same dangers as in a life-and-death fight.

At worst, they would just get a bit injured, which wasn't a big deal.

At the same time, the many female cultivators from Wan Hua Valley were also sizing up the Sword Sect disciples.

Soon, some disciples had stepped onto the arena, announcing their names and beginning to spar.

In contrast, Gu Changge stood there, quietly watching the others fight without any intention of selecting anyone to challenge.

The highest realm among them was merely the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, which did not incite any desire in him to take action.

He might need to employ some tactics against a Sage Realm opponent, but against the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, he could end the fight with a snap of his fingers!

"Senior Brother Gu, seeing you today is truly as unattainable as the rumors say."

Su Mei'er approached him at some point, speaking in a soft and gentle voice.

"This humble one, Su Mei'er, greets Senior Brother Gu."

"I wonder, would Senior Brother Gu be willing to enlighten me?"

As Gu Changge turned his head to look, she gently lifted a corner of her thin veil with her delicate jade hand. The veil covered her stunning beauty but allowed a hint of it to show through.

Revealing barely half her face, she managed to make Gu Changge pause instinctively, wanting to lift the rest of the white veil and behold her full beauty.