Gu Liangyuan's mind stirred, and the Nascent Soul entered his body.

  Feeling the surging spiritual energy within and the powerful divine sense spanning eighty miles, he was quite satisfied.

  For cultivators, divine sense is like an extension of their limbs.

  Wherever the divine sense reaches, every movement is captured in the heart!

  It also corresponds to the range within which a cultivator can manipulate magical artifacts.

  A divine sense of eighty miles means that from now on, with just a thought, Gu Liangyuan can send a flying sword eighty miles to take someone's head.

  It's worth noting that an average early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator's divine sense only spans about ten miles.

  Gu Liangyuan's is more than eight times that of his peers, undeniably powerful!

  Just as Gu Liangyuan was about to retract his divine sense, he suddenly let out a soft "hmm."

  As soon as this sound escaped, Lv Qingmei led a group of elders and peak masters to appear before Gu Liangyuan.

  Their eyes were filled with astonishment.

  They hadn't expected that Gu Liangyuan, having just entered the Nascent Soul stage, would have such a wide range of divine sense, discovering them in the shadows.

  Of course, this was also because they hadn't deliberately hidden themselves.

  Seeing everyone, Gu Liangyuan relaxed his guard.

  He cleared his throat, adopting a senior's demeanor:

  "Dear nephews and nieces, what brings you to my Emotionless Peak in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"

  Everyone's lips twitched at this scene.

  They were all old monsters who had lived for thousands of years, and it had been ages since anyone spoke to them like this.

  Fine, you have a high seniority, you have the Nine-Revolution Golden Core, you're impressive.

  I'll endure!

  Lv Qingmei glanced at the expressions of the elders, then at Gu Liangyuan, who was putting on airs, and covered her mouth with a light laugh.

  Originally dignified and graceful, a hint of charm appeared in her eyes.

  She stepped slightly forward, getting a bit closer to Gu Liangyuan.

  Her breath was like orchids, charming but not seductive:

  "Junior Uncle's tribulation crossing was so loud, naturally it attracted us."

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  When she spoke, she deliberately emphasized the word "junior."

  At this moment, Lv Qingmei was only half a step away from Gu Liangyuan, allowing him to clearly feel the fragrant breeze emanating from her.

  The scent made Gu Liangyuan feel a bit dizzy, and a surge of heat rose from his abdomen.

  Looking at Lv Qingmei's breathtaking beauty, Gu Liangyuan instinctively wanted to retreat.

  But seeing the elders' expressions of watching a show, he quickly realized.

  Lv Qingmei was trying to make him embarrass himself by acting like a senior.

  So instead of retreating, he advanced, his body almost touching Lv Qingmei's.

  With the Supreme Emotionless Scripture in motion, his aura subtly merged with the world.

  Lv Qingmei's Unity stage pressure and charm had no effect on him.

  Standing tall at six foot three, he looked down at Lv Qingmei with an amused smile:

  "Why does Nephew emphasize the word 'junior' so clearly? Let me tell you, where it matters, I'm all grown up."

  Seeing Gu Liangyuan unaffected by her charm, Lv Qingmei was a bit surprised.

  Though she wasn't proficient in charm techniques, her cultivation was two major realms higher than Gu Liangyuan's. She hadn't expected him to be completely unaffected.

  Feeling Gu Liangyuan's body about to touch hers, Lv Qingmei subtly stepped back half a step, giving him a sidelong glance:

  "Junior Uncle, have some decency, you really say anything."

  Gu Liangyuan looked puzzled: "I was talking about the Nascent Soul growing, how is that indecent?"

  "Did you think I meant..."

  Lv Qingmei quickly interjected: "I thought you were talking about age."

  Gu Liangyuan looked at Lv Qingmei with a teasing smile, deliberately drawing out his words: "Oh~"

  Seeing Gu Liangyuan, with his Fallen Immortal Aura, acting like this, the stark contrast made Lv Qingmei's heart flutter slightly.

  But she quickly calmed down. Seeing that teasing Gu Liangyuan didn't work, she resumed her Sect Master demeanor, her expression slightly stern:

  "Junior..."

  "We witnessed Junior Uncle's tribulation crossing today. I assume Junior Uncle has reverse-engineered the Scripture of Emotionlessness and comprehended the inheritance of Emotionless Peak."

  Seeing Lv Qingmei's confident expression, Gu Liangyuan nodded along.

  He hadn't even thought of how to explain his sudden increase in cultivation, but Lv Qingmei had already provided a perfect reason for him!

  Perfect!

  Seeing Gu Liangyuan nod, Lv Qingmei thought to herself, "As expected."

  "As for the Nine-Revolution Golden Core, I want Junior Uncle to keep it a secret. But I wish to announce the reappearance of the Emotionless Peak's inheritance."

  Fearing Gu Liangyuan might not understand, Lv Qingmei explained:

  "Whether it's breaking through two realms in one night or the Nine-Revolution Golden Core, either one is enough to make Junior Uncle famous."

  "But if both are attributed to the same person, some might find it unsettling."

  "Breaking through two realms in one night can be attributed to comprehension, but the Nine-Revolution Golden Core is a genuine Immortal Bearing. I'm considering Junior Uncle's safety."

  Gu Liangyuan nodded, indicating his agreement.

  Lv Qingmei continued:

  "The reason for announcing the reappearance of the Emotionless Peak's inheritance is to boost Junior Uncle's reputation before the Disciple Recruitment Ceremony."

  "This way, Junior Uncle can take advantage of the ceremony to recruit some disciples, ensuring the Emotionless Peak's legacy continues."

  "What does Junior Uncle think?"

  Gu Liangyuan's eyes lit up.

  He was just worrying about how to recruit more disciples. After all, the critical hit rate of one disciple is certainly not as high as that of multiple disciples.

  Unexpectedly, Lv Qingmei had already arranged everything!

  He nodded heavily towards Lv Qingmei:

  "Only by passing on the flame can civilization endure!"

  "Whether for the Holy Land or Emotionless Peak, the matter of inheritance is my unshirkable duty!"

  Seeing Gu Liangyuan's righteous demeanor, Lv Qingmei and the elders felt a surge of respect, completely changing their impression of him.

  Just as they were about to say something sentimental, Gu Liangyuan suddenly changed the subject:

  "For example, today, I accepted a disciple, but haven't had the chance to announce it."

  "But you don't know, raising this disciple isn't simple."

  "Not only does it require magical artifacts and techniques, but also some rare treasures for nurturing."

  "Sigh, nephews and nieces, my Emotionless Peak is poor!"

  "We can't even afford to raise one disciple, let alone several."

  Seeing this, Lv Qingmei waved her hand:

  "Isn't it just cultivation resources? I'll provide them!"

  She then looked around at the other peak masters and elders: "Due to the special circumstances of Emotionless Peak's revival, from now on, Junior Uncle's monthly stipend will be doubled."

  "Our other seven peaks will each contribute half a percent of their income to support Emotionless Peak for five years, effective immediately."

  "What do you all think?"

  Everyone looked at each other and had no objections.

  At their level and status, they didn't lack spirit stones.

  The revenue from each lineage's industries was merely to maintain the operation of each peak, a drop in the ocean for them, especially just half a percent, nothing to be concerned about.

  But for Gu Liangyuan, who didn't care about that income, it was a huge sum.

  Now, he had the resources to reward his disciples with magical artifacts and spirit stones.

  Gu Liangyuan was delighted, but he deliberately showed a moved expression:

  "You really... I'm moved to tears."

  Seeing such unity, Lv Qingmei suddenly felt a sense of pride.

  The Holy Land's unity owed much to her governance.

  Lv Qingmei then looked at Gu Liangyuan: "According to tradition, Junior Uncle's first disciple should have a formal apprenticeship ceremony. I wonder if Junior Uncle..."

  Before Lv Qingmei could finish, Gu Liangyuan suddenly shouted:

  "Stop! What apprenticeship ceremony!"

  "As a Junior Uncle, I'm already embarrassed to take your things, and you want to give my junior sister a gift too? That would be utterly humiliating for me!"

  Lv Qingmei was stunned by Gu Liangyuan's sudden outburst...

  Did I mention a gift?