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

Gu Changge looked down and, as the Tribulation Cloud dispersed, a faint golden Merit Fortune enveloped his wife, finally putting his heart at ease.

And those from the Heavenly Cold Sect, looking at him, fell into a death-like silence.

Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm...

Because the incident happened suddenly, everything had happened too quickly, and the Elders could not be completely sure of their own feelings.

But now...

That Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm aura undoubtedly could not be faked!

In the entire Northern Domain, the Ninth Grade was already the top combat power!

Apart from those hidden Ancestors who remained secluded, no one else could match him.

Moreover, the case of Gu Changge was extremely special; it was well-known across the Northern Domain that he possessed the ability to suppress enemies across realms, not just one Great Realm but two!

Now that he had reached the Ninth Grade, wasn't this at least equivalent to the combat power of a Sage Realm?

Terrifying...

The gazes of those people towards Gu Changge filled with much more reverence.

Especially among the disciples gathered by the Heavenly Cold Sect, Zhu Qin looked at that figure suspended in midair and also slightly lost focus.

Looking towards Liu Qingqing, who had just consumed an Elixir and was still operating her Cultivation Technique, her gaze also filled only with envy...

Initially, before Gu Changge appeared, Liu Qingqing's talent was indeed not bad, somewhat higher than hers.

But to say there was a big gap between the two was not true, as they were even competitors for the Saintess title.

However, since Gu Changge appeared, everything changed for Liu Qingqing after she gained a husband!

Her own breakout speed kept getting faster, and even her foundation showed no signs of unstability.

Although Zhu Qin did not know the specific reasons, she could guess that it must certainly be related to Gu Changge.

"Greetings, Saint Gu."

Senior Wan Shan was the first to recuperate, bowing respectfully with folded hands.

The other members of the Heavenly Cold Sect also reacted, one after one bowing: "Greetings, Saint Gu."

Gu Changge's figure slowly descended, standing beside Liu Qingqing.

He slightly folded his hands toward everyone and said, "Apologies, I've alarmed everyone today."

During this speech, Liu Qingqing had just completed refining the Elixir, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"Husband, are you injured?"

Upon opening her eyes and seeing her husband standing in front of her, she instinctively asked, and even started rising and searching his body for injuries.

"Cough cough, so many people are watching us."

"I'm not injured, and I've even gained some benefits, my wife needn't worry."

Gu Changge felt that if he didn't speak up, his wife was about to lift his clothes to check for injuries.

He quickly held her delicate white hands and gently chuckled.

"That's good..."

"No injuries, that's good."

"It's all my fault..."

Hearing that her husband was not injured, Liu Qingqing finally breathed a sigh of relief, speaking in a low voice filled with guilt.

"It's my oversight, I forgot to remind my wife."

However, Gu Changge shook his head, speaking softly.

"I was also not strong enough; you must have experienced Heavenly Tribulation before, right, husband?"

"And I was completely unaware, probably because you handled it with ease," Liu Qingqing pursed her lips, still sounding somewhat guilty.

"My wife shouldn't mind."

"At least the outcome is good now."

Gu Changge rubbed her hair and spoke soothingly.

Feeling the warmth of his palm, Liu Qingqing finally felt a bit better.

After the tribulation, she seemed to have gained some additional Luck Merit, and with at most another half a month of seclusion, she could attempt to break through to the Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm!

This could be considered a blessing in disguise.

"Saint Gu, perhaps we can take this discussion to the Council Hall?"

Senior Wan Shan suggested with hands folded.

"That would be good."

Gu Changge did not refuse.

Arm in arm with his wife, the couple directly headed towards the mountain gate of the Heavenly Cold Sect.

Upon thinking of something, Gu Changge turned his head towards his teacher's direction.

"Now that the trouble is resolved, I'll head back. The Spiritual Energy here in the Northern Domain is too sparse; it doesn't feel right here."

Ye Qing also didn't waste much talk, deeply looking at him once before speaking offhandedly.

After saying that, without waiting for Gu Changge to respond, he took a step and vanished from the spot.

Seeing this, Gu Changge didn't say much either and slightly bowed towards the direction his teacher left.

Though my wife had mastered her own Divine Concealment Secret Technique, my teacher was a Land Immortal, and she could not hide it from him beneath his watchful eyes.

He had surely noticed that my wife also possessed the Saint Body Talent.

However, my teacher would probably not discuss it much with the Sword Sect.

Upon returning to the Sword Sect, at most, he would just ask me in detail, and there really was nothing difficult to explain.

"Who was that just now?"

Senior Wan Shan felt the pressure lessen once he had left, and could not help but ask Gu Changge quietly.

"The Master I paid respects to at the Sword Sect, Qinglian Sword Immortal."

Gu Changge did not conceal anything; he said it outright.

"Sword Immortal..."

"It seems he truly is a Land Immortal Realm Great Power."

"I never thought I would see a day in my life when I could meet a Land Immortal Realm Great Power..."

Senior Wan Shan slightly nodded, his expression somewhat complex as he murmured.

Such beings, one step away from Ascension to Human Immortal—such sights are rare even in the Central State, not to mention the Northern Domain.

"Land Immortal Realm, huh..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingqing also showed a longing expression.

But upon seeing her husband beside her, her gaze and state of mind returned to calm.

With her husband by her side, reaching the Land Immortal Realm was just a matter of time.

There was no need for envy!

Before long, the group had already arrived at the Council Hall of the Heavenly Cold Sect.

Instinctively, Senior Wan Shan moved towards his Sect Master seat, but paused on the steps, looking somewhat embarrassedly at Gu Changge.

At this moment, whether in status or strength, Gu Changge far surpassed him, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Cold Sect...

"Senior Wan Shan need not overthink it; I am content to sit anywhere."

Gu Changge saw his thoughts and spoke with a light chuckle, his hands clasped in courtesy.

Though his realm had already surpassed the other's, the other was, after all, his wife's Master, and it was proper to give him due respect.

With his words, Senior Wan Shan then sat down, feeling even more favorable towards this Saint Gu.

Some geniuses, once they grow up, always change completely.

But this child remained consistent and was even more modest than Wan Shan himself could dare to claim, given his own talent and speed of breakthroughs.

Gu Changge and Liu Qingqing took the seats closest to that of the Sect Master, and naturally, none of the Elders dared utter a word of complaint.

Even if he truly wished to sit in the main seat, no one could object.

After all, in the Cultivation World, strength was revered; it was only that Saint Gu was modest.

"Saint Gu... May I be bold to inquire why Qingqing would attract Heavenly Tribulation?"

After everyone was seated, Senior Wan Shan opened his mouth cautiously, observing Gu Changge's expression as he spoke.

If there was even a slight displeasure on his face, he would immediately change his statement to having spoken out of turn.

But many of the Heavenly Cold Sect Elders also cast curious glances upon hearing this question.

They too wanted to know why the Saintess would attract Heavenly Tribulation!

In their understanding, Heavenly Tribulation only appeared during the breakthrough to Sage Realm at Ninth Grade.

Even in the Northern Domain, there was no such thing as Heavenly Tribulation since the Spiritual Energy in the Northern Domain was insufficient for one to break through to the Sage Realm!

"It's simple."

"Because my wife's Root Bone is too contrary to heaven, unacceptable to the heavens and earth."

"That's why Heavenly Tribulation descended."

Gu Changge said with a light chuckle.

Liu Qingqing, sitting beside him, looked at her husband in surprise.

"However, the specifics are not convenient to explain in detail to all of you."

"But..."

"There is one matter I need to discuss with my senior."

"My wife's Root Bone, staying in the Northern Domain, is truly a waste of her talent."

"Someday, she will need to go to the Central State Holy Land for Cultivation."

"So..."

Gu Changge felt it was about the right time, plus he now had some ability to protect himself.

Once he made his breakthrough to the Sage Realm, he would be fearless against anyone in Central State, and not even a Land Immortal could threaten his life.

"I understand."

"There will come such a day..."

"Even if Qingqing's talent were not sufficient, she would always have a day when she seeks to follow you."

Senior Wan Shan showed no surprise, merely nodding slightly.